The excellency of a publick spirit set forth in a sermon preach'd (since much enlarged) at the funeral of that late reverend divine Dr. Samuel Annesley, who departed this life Dec. 31, 1696 in the 77th year of his age : with a brief account of his life and death / by Daniel Williams.
YOUR Request bringing me hither upon this sad Occasion, (your Venerable Pastor's Death) I have made choice of this Text as proper to inforce an Important Duty, which,
YOUR Request bringing me hither upon this sad Occasion, (your Venerable Pastors Death) I have made choice of this Text as proper to enforce an Important Duty, which,
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1. He proves Jesus to be the Christ from ver. 23. to 38. an Article which (supposing the knowledge of God) hath the greatest influence into all our Religious Hopes and Duties;
1. He Proves jesus to be the christ from for. 23. to 38. an Article which (supposing the knowledge of God) hath the greatest influence into all our Religious Hope's and Duties;
Jesus was of David 's Seed which the Christ was to be, 23, 24. Jesus was he whom Iohn (in such esteem with them) did bear Testimony to, that he was the Christ, 24, 25. In the unjust condemnation and barbarous killing of this Jesus, the Iews had unwittingly fulfilled, in every circumstance, all the Prophecies, which foretold the unjust and cruel usuages the Christ should meet with, 27, 28, 29. This Jesus God had certainly raised from the Dead, according as it was in several places Prophesied of the Christ, and promised to him;
jesus was of David is Seed which the christ was to be, 23, 24. jesus was he whom John (in such esteem with them) did bear Testimony to, that he was the christ, 24, 25. In the unjust condemnation and barbarous killing of this jesus, the Iews had unwittingly fulfilled, in every circumstance, all the Prophecies, which foretold the unjust and cruel usuages the christ should meet with, 27, 28, 29. This jesus God had Certainly raised from the Dead, according as it was in several places Prophesied of the christ, and promised to him;
But lest any might object that that Text, Ps. 16. 10. was fulfilled in David, the Apostle obviates this, by shewing that David lay in his Grave so long as to putrifie, which the Christ was not to do, neither did our Jesus;
But lest any might Object that that Text, Ps. 16. 10. was fulfilled in David, the Apostle obviates this, by showing that David lay in his Grave so long as to putrify, which the christ was not to do, neither did our jesus;
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tho' his Argument lies in that part of the Verse which I have not read, viz. He saw Corruption. And the following v. 38, 39. are both Arguments for Jesus being the Christ, in that forgiveness of sin (to which the Mosaick Ceremonies and Sacrifices were altogether unavailable but as Types and Shadows respecting what Jesus did and suffered) was preached through this Iesus.
though his Argument lies in that part of the Verse which I have not read, viz. He saw Corruption. And the following v. 38, 39. Are both Arguments for jesus being the christ, in that forgiveness of since (to which the Mosaic Ceremonies and Sacrifices were altogether unavailable but as Types and Shadows respecting what jesus did and suffered) was preached through this Iesus.
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yea, aggravate not their Misery by rejecting this Jesus, the Christ, the Lord; q. d. the Lord Jesus, fulfilling all that's foretold of his Death and Resurrection;
yea, aggravate not their Misery by rejecting this jesus, the christ, the Lord; q. worser. the Lord jesus, fulfilling all that's foretold of his Death and Resurrection;
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Nay, if you receive him not, and accept not Salvation in the way he proposeth, your punishment will be sorer than if forgiveness had been never offered;
Nay, if you receive him not, and accept not Salvation in the Way he Proposeth, your punishment will be Sorer than if forgiveness had been never offered;
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yea, than if there were no Saviour, v. 40, 41. for the profitable matter, not the meer connexion, having thus far diverted, I assume the Text, which gives us account,
yea, than if there were no Saviour, v. 40, 41. for the profitable matter, not the mere connexion, having thus Far diverted, I assume the Text, which gives us account,
NONLATINALPHABET and NONLATINALPHABET, being alike governed by the Verb NONLATINALPHABET, causeth another reading to be as Grammatical, viz. After he had served the Will of God in his own Generation; (that of Erasmus being too remote to deserve much regard, viz. That he fell asleep by the Will of God) yet the sence of both readings alike secures the great Duty of Publick Usefulness to be David 's Praise;
and, being alike governed by the Verb, Causes Another reading to be as Grammatical, viz. After he had served the Will of God in his own Generation; (that of Erasmus being too remote to deserve much regard, viz. That he fell asleep by the Will of God) yet the sense of both readings alike secures the great Duty of Public Usefulness to be David is Praise;
as prescribing the Rule by which we must be saved; (which was the Gospel Law then as truly as it's now) of which, a faithful improvement of our Talents is no small part.
as prescribing the Rule by which we must be saved; (which was the Gospel Law then as truly as it's now) of which, a faithful improvement of our Talents is no small part.
The former part, viz. Serving his Generation, will be so inlarged on as the scope of my discourse, that at present I need say no more than to note, that the word Serve NONLATINALPHABET is metaphorical,
The former part, viz. Serving his Generation, will be so enlarged on as the scope of my discourse, that At present I need say no more than to note, that the word Serve is metaphorical,
it alludes to a Man's Rowing in a Vessel under the conduct of a superior Pilot. The Royal Prophet was but an Under Rower, i. e. as much under Divine Authority,
it alludes to a Man's Rowing in a Vessel under the conduct of a superior Pilot. The Royal Prophet was but an Under Rower, i. e. as much under Divine authority,
If you read the History of David 's Life, and the Book of Psalms, you'll find the laudable Character in my Text evidenc'd in almost an uninterrupted Series of publick and profitable Actions, from his very Youth to his Death:
If you read the History of David is Life, and the Book of Psalms, You'll find the laudable Character in my Text evidenced in almost an uninterrupted Series of public and profitable Actions, from his very Youth to his Death:
he fought their Battels, united the Tribes, brought the Ark to Zion, established the Publick Worship, encouraged and propagated real Piety, exemplified the Divine Law in the course of his Practice;
he fought their Battles, united the Tribes, brought the Ark to Zion, established the Public Worship, encouraged and propagated real Piety, exemplified the Divine Law in the course of his Practice;
as building the Temple, (for which, nevertheless, he prepared the Materials) How solicitous was he that his indispos'd Age it self might not fail to be useful to God's Honour in his own,
as building the Temple, (for which, nevertheless, he prepared the Materials) How solicitous was he that his indisposed Age it self might not fail to be useful to God's Honour in his own,
A Life so eminently useful might well warrant his saying, I bear up the pillars of the Earth, Ps. 73.5. deserve the peoples acknowledgment, 2 Sam. 18.3. Thou art worth ten thousands of us, and answer the Testimony the Omniscient God gave before-hand concerning him. Act. 13.22. I have found David a man after my own heart, who will fulfil all my will. 2. David 's Death:
A Life so eminently useful might well warrant his saying, I bear up the pillars of the Earth, Ps. 73.5. deserve the peoples acknowledgment, 2 Sam. 18.3. Thou art worth ten thousands of us, and answer the Testimony the Omniscient God gave beforehand Concerning him. Act. 13.22. I have found David a man After my own heart, who will fulfil all my will. 2. David is Death:
but when we are unfit to be Instruments of good to others, and are wrought to a meetness for Glory, it's fit time others have our place whom Providence hath suited to God's further Designs, by somewhat peculiarly fitted to the rising Generation.
but when we Are unfit to be Instruments of good to Others, and Are wrought to a meetness for Glory, it's fit time Others have our place whom Providence hath suited to God's further Designs, by somewhat peculiarly fitted to the rising Generation.
I Obs. It's an excellent Character of a deceased Person, that by Faithfulness and Diligence in his place, he hath been eminently useful in his Generation.
I Obs. It's an excellent Character of a deceased Person, that by Faithfulness and Diligence in his place, he hath been eminently useful in his Generation.
To render this intelligible and useful, I shall, 1. Explain this Character. 2. Give an account of some things requisite to render a Man eminently useful in his Generation, who is capable to be so by his Gifts, Estate, Office, &c. 3. Evidence the Excellency of this described Character.
To render this intelligible and useful, I shall, 1. Explain this Character. 2. Give an account of Some things requisite to render a Man eminently useful in his Generation, who is capable to be so by his Gifts, Estate, Office, etc. 3. Evidence the Excellency of this described Character.
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For the Explication of this Character, I shall propose the following Heads, which I think will render that Duty plain, which I would this Day call you to the performance of.
For the Explication of this Character, I shall propose the following Heads, which I think will render that Duty plain, which I would this Day call you to the performance of.
The parts of a Political Body can no more say to each other, I have no need of thee, than those of the Natural, 1 Cor. 12.21. which disposition of things is the foundation of all Societies;
The parts of a Political Body can no more say to each other, I have no need of thee, than those of the Natural, 1 Cor. 12.21. which disposition of things is the Foundation of all Societies;
Men need each other, and are receptive of mutual Advantages: Conversation, Friendship, Families, Trades, Common Safety, (and what not) are provided for hereby,
Men need each other, and Are receptive of mutual Advantages: Conversation, Friendship, Families, Trades, Common Safety, (and what not) Are provided for hereby,
Some need Health, others Knowledge, others Defence, others Food and Raiment, others Counsel, others Reproof and Spiritual Instruction, others Comfort, and the like;
some need Health, Others Knowledge, Others Defence, Others Food and Raiment, Others Counsel, Others Reproof and Spiritual Instruction, Others Comfort, and the like;
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and as wonderful is it, that those very wants be the great Means that the several Possessors of that Common Stock receive benefit by the shares thereof which they respectively do enjoy;
and as wondered is it, that those very Wants be the great Means that the several Possessors' of that Common Stock receive benefit by the shares thereof which they respectively do enjoy;
for it's visible, that whatever any one Man enjoys would leave him distressed, unless by exchanging that with another, he were relieved by what that other Man possesseth and himself wants.
for it's visible, that whatever any one Man enjoys would leave him distressed, unless by exchanging that with Another, he were relieved by what that other Man Possesses and himself Wants.
Nay, that no Man may reflect on God as unkind to the World, because the Poor are so many, it's worthy our admiration that Poverty it self is very conducive to the Publick Good;
Nay, that no Man may reflect on God as unkind to the World, Because the Poor Are so many, it's worthy our admiration that Poverty it self is very conducive to the Public Good;
not only as it prevents much sin, but as it's the greatest Spur to Diligence, Callings, Inventions and Services, which the Common Benefit depends upon;
not only as it prevents much since, but as it's the greatest Spur to Diligence, Callings, Inventions and Services, which the Common Benefit depends upon;
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yea, were none poor, every Man would be next to miserable, by wanting all those conveniencies which they now obtain by any other persons Want, or desire of Wealth.
yea, were none poor, every Man would be next to miserable, by wanting all those Conveniences which they now obtain by any other Persons Want, or desire of Wealth.
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Who would be Servants, private Soldiers, Seamen, Handicrafts-men, &c. if none were poor? If some would study Law, Physick, &c. it's from few of them that their Neighbours could expect the advantage of their Arts. They who would sail to other Countries,
Who would be Servants, private Soldiers, Seamen, Handicraftsmen, etc. if none were poor? If Some would study Law, Physic, etc. it's from few of them that their Neighbours could expect the advantage of their Arts. They who would sail to other Countries,
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and bring back any thing of their peculiar growth, how few, if any besides themselves, should be the better for them? I wish I might not say we should have fewer Preachers,
and bring back any thing of their peculiar growth, how few, if any beside themselves, should be the better for them? I wish I might not say we should have fewer Preachers,
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and to others not duly laying out what they are intrusted with for others: Whereas, what God hath distributed among Men, is a Common Stock to benefit the Body;
and to Others not duly laying out what they Are Entrusted with for Others: Whereas, what God hath distributed among Men, is a Common Stock to benefit the Body;
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it will not be saving to our selves, if it be not profitable to others. 3. God hath rendred some Men capable of greater and more publick service than others.
it will not be Saving to our selves, if it be not profitable to Others. 3. God hath rendered Some Men capable of greater and more public service than Others.
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Capacities for service are various, according to Mens Offices, Gifts, Estates, Interest, Opportunities, and what ever else would render a Man publickly Useful, were the Possessor thereof but faithful and diligent.
Capacities for service Are various, according to Men's Offices, Gifts, Estates, Interest, Opportunities, and what ever Else would render a Man publicly Useful, were the Possessor thereof but faithful and diligent.
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It's sad that no Man fails to expect regard according to his utmost preheminence, and yet few reckon themselves hereby under any greater Capacy for service:
It's sad that no Man fails to expect regard according to his utmost pre-eminence, and yet few reckon themselves hereby under any greater Capacy for service:
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What must you conceive him to be, that appoints Magistracy, and yet leave the Magistrate at liberty to suffer the innocent Subject to be exposed and injured, the People unreformed and unpreserved? That he should institute the Office of the Ministry,
What must you conceive him to be, that appoints Magistracy, and yet leave the Magistrate At liberty to suffer the innocent Subject to be exposed and injured, the People unreformed and unpreserved? That he should institute the Office of the Ministry,
especially when it's so evident, that performing those several Acts, as the End of these Offices, are so necessary to the benefit of Mankind, (which sufficiently proves the Offices themselves to be so).
especially when it's so evident, that performing those several Acts, as the End of these Offices, Are so necessary to the benefit of Mankind, (which sufficiently Proves the Offices themselves to be so).
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And it's no less evident that God hath appointed these Offices to those very ends, and annexed his Injunctions that they be so applied and executed, Rom. 13.3.
And it's no less evident that God hath appointed these Offices to those very ends, and annexed his Injunctions that they be so applied and executed, Rom. 13.3.
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and therefore with a Charge of suitable usefulness it is, that he dispenseth Riches and Gifts, each degree whereof is committed to the Possessors as Stewards, to lay them out to the Uses he assigned,
and Therefore with a Charge of suitable usefulness it is, that he dispenseth Riches and Gifts, each degree whereof is committed to the Possessors' as Stewards, to lay them out to the Uses he assigned,
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You may remember I mentioned a Call to Service as well as a Capacity for it, wherein I had respect to what's more peculiar to the Offices of Magistrates and Ministers;
You may Remember I mentioned a Call to Service as well as a Capacity for it, wherein I had respect to what's more peculiar to the Offices of Magistrates and Ministers;
if we were called to it, did oblige us to do those things which are peculiar to that Office whereto we are not called, which is an Usurpation, whatever usefulness Men pretend.
if we were called to it, did oblige us to do those things which Are peculiar to that Office whereto we Are not called, which is an Usurpation, whatever usefulness Men pretend.
in which respect, the Magistrate is called a Humane Creature, 1 Pet. 2.13. NONLATINALPHABET. In like manner, Christ hath Enacted that there be Ministers of the Gospel;
in which respect, the Magistrate is called a Humane Creature, 1 Pet. 2.13.. In like manner, christ hath Enacted that there be Ministers of the Gospel;
and among them so approved, he hath made Members of the Church the ordinary Electors who shall be their more particular Minister, 1 Tim. c. 3. & 4.14, &c. Nothing but confusion proceeds from Men's running before they are sent;
and among them so approved, he hath made Members of the Church the ordinary Electors who shall be their more particular Minister, 1 Tim. c. 3. & 4.14, etc. Nothing but confusion proceeds from Men's running before they Are sent;
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and to every one Invested in an Office, to do those Acts which belong thereto? As also, that a fit opportunity is a Call to every Man, to employ for publick benefit, his Riches, Gifts and Interest, according to the place he is in;
and to every one Invested in an Office, to do those Acts which belong thereto? As also, that a fit opportunity is a Call to every Man, to employ for public benefit, his Riches, Gifts and Interest, according to the place he is in;
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yea, and very common Danger and Benefit binds us to more Expence and Activity than would be allowable in an ordinary juncture, as Act. 4.34. They sold all, when saving any thing would expose the Christian Cause in its tender beginnings;
yea, and very Common Danger and Benefit binds us to more Expense and Activity than would be allowable in an ordinary juncture, as Act. 4.34. They sold all, when Saving any thing would expose the Christian Cause in its tender beginnings;
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We have an Example, which, if imitated by every Man, would result in the general benefit, Nehem. c. 3. Each Man built and repaired the Walls of Ierusalem, to his proportion, in his place and order, whereby the whole Work was done for the common Defence,
We have an Exampl, which, if imitated by every Man, would result in the general benefit, Nehemiah c. 3. Each Man built and repaired the Walls of Ierusalem, to his proportion, in his place and order, whereby the Whole Work was done for the Common Defence,
Comformably whereto, a National Good must be promoted, if the Magistrate would attend to the Civil Government, Ministers of the Gospel to Doctrine and the Administration of Worship, and Discipline without corporal Punishments.
Conformably whereto, a National Good must be promoted, if the Magistrate would attend to the Civil Government, Ministers of the Gospel to Doctrine and the Administration of Worship, and Discipline without corporal Punishments.
and that this must be by God's over-ruling the general selfishness to that Good, which in its own Nature (were it not for a Superior Hand) tends to the ruine of the Publick, as such;
and that this must be by God's overruling the general selfishness to that Good, which in its own Nature (were it not for a Superior Hand) tends to the ruin of the Public, as such;
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And few Mens Capacities for general Benefit are contracted to one Particular, but multiplied according to the variety of their Talents, Relations, and Opportunities:
And few Men's Capacities for general Benefit Are contracted to one Particular, but multiplied according to the variety of their Talents, Relations, and Opportunities:
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and a mistake in that renders Men most publickly hurtful, as the promoting thereof makes a Man the most beneficial in his Generation. Of this hereafter.
and a mistake in that renders Men most publicly hurtful, as the promoting thereof makes a Man the most beneficial in his Generation. Of this hereafter.
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6. He is faithful in his Age, who, uprightly designing to serve God, and his Generation, diligently employs his Talents to promote a common Good, in the greatest Instances of which he is capable.
6. He is faithful in his Age, who, uprightly designing to serve God, and his Generation, diligently employs his Talents to promote a Common Good, in the greatest Instances of which he is capable.
But then you must be sure, not to look at your own things, but also at the things of others, Phil. 2.4. and cordially employ your little, being you have no more;
But then you must be sure, not to look At your own things, but also At the things of Others, Philip 2.4. and cordially employ your little, being you have no more;
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7. The eminently useful Man, in his Generation, is he whose great capacity, for service, is vigorously, constantly and wisely employed, to do that good which is signally profitable, in the importance, difficulty,
7. The eminently useful Man, in his Generation, is he whose great capacity, for service, is vigorously, constantly and wisely employed, to do that good which is signally profitable, in the importance, difficulty,
it's a profitable Work, not hurtful, or meerly innocent, which is the highest that even the Civiler part of Men do aim at, no, it's what benefits Men. It's signally profitable;
it's a profitable Work, not hurtful, or merely innocent, which is the highest that even the Civilier part of Men do aim At, no, it's what benefits Men. It's signally profitable;
not in mean, low, and remiss degrees. 1. The signal profitableness thereof is in the importance of the good subserved, not what is trivial or inconsiderable,
not in mean, low, and remiss Degrees. 1. The signal profitableness thereof is in the importance of the good subserved, not what is trivial or inconsiderable,
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but such as the salvation of Souls, preserving Mens Lives, securing publick Liberties and Peace, supporting the Esteem of useful Persons, vindicating the Oppressed, defending the Truth, and opposing destructive Errors;
but such as the salvation of Souls, preserving Men's Lives, securing public Liberties and Peace, supporting the Esteem of useful Persons, vindicating the Oppressed, defending the Truth, and opposing destructive Errors;
putting a stop to the attempts of Church Dividers, propagating a Gospel Ministry, breeding and qualifying Men for eminent Service in Church or State, as young Scholars;
putting a stop to the attempts of Church Dividers, propagating a Gospel Ministry, breeding and qualifying Men for eminent Service in Church or State, as young Scholars;
and voting for, and procuring the fittest Persons for Offices in Church and State, Employing and Relieving the Poor, &c. And as it's signal in the importance of the Work,
and voting for, and procuring the Fittest Persons for Offices in Church and State, Employing and Relieving the Poor, etc. And as it's signal in the importance of the Work,
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when, as oft it falls out, a Man, in the doing of it, is exposed to great Expences, deep Studies, hard Labour, displeasure of Friends, vilest Reproaches, loss of Estate, Persecution to Imprisonment. Bodily Torments, yea. Death it self.
when, as oft it falls out, a Man, in the doing of it, is exposed to great Expenses, deep Studies, hard Labour, displeasure of Friends, Vilest Reproaches, loss of Estate, Persecution to Imprisonment. Bodily Torments, yea. Death it self.
When such things attend our Service, and a good Work cannot be prosecuted with an exemption from such Calamities, it proclaims Endeavours great, and the Man eminently useful;
When such things attend our Service, and a good Work cannot be prosecuted with an exemption from such Calamities, it proclaims Endeavours great, and the Man eminently useful;
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This extensiveness regards variety of Benefits, and reacheth to the greater number of Objects. It's not in a few things, nor to a few persons, that eminent usefulness extends;
This extensiveness regards variety of Benefits, and reaches to the greater number of Objects. It's not in a few things, nor to a few Persons, that eminent usefulness extends;
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And, if besides being profitable to multitudes while we live, we can also serve succeeding Ages, it heightens the Character, Psal. 79.13. We will shew forth thy praise to all Generations.
And, if beside being profitable to Multitudes while we live, we can also serve succeeding Ages, it heightens the Character, Psalm 79.13. We will show forth thy praise to all Generations.
2. The manner how the Eminently Useful employ their capacities in prosecuting what's signally profitable. It's not lazily, or remisly, but with vigour ; with all his might.
2. The manner how the Eminently Useful employ their capacities in prosecuting what's signally profitable. It's not lazily, or remissly, but with vigour; with all his might.
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Blessed is he, whom his Master, when he cometh, finds so doing, Mat. 24 46. nor is it to be forgotten that it must be managed wisely, otherwise the useful tendency of great endeavours,
Blessed is he, whom his Master, when he comes, finds so doing, Mathew 24 46. nor is it to be forgotten that it must be managed wisely, otherwise the useful tendency of great endeavours,
tho' success be greatly desirable, and gratefully to be acknowledged. Is. 49.45. I have laboured in vain, and spent my strength for nought, yet is my work with the Lord;
though success be greatly desirable, and gratefully to be acknowledged. Is. 49.45. I have laboured in vain, and spent my strength for nought, yet is my work with the Lord;
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the faithful Labourer is as well pleasing to God, in the pains he took with them that perish, as them who are saved, 2 Cor. 2.15, 16. If you have done great things to recover Men, you'll be no loser,
the faithful Labourer is as well pleasing to God, in the pains he took with them that perish, as them who Are saved, 2 Cor. 2.15, 16. If you have done great things to recover Men, You'll be no loser,
2. I shall now give an Account of some things requisite to render a Man eminently useful in his Generation, who is capable by his Office, Gifts, or Estate, to be so;
2. I shall now give an Account of Some things requisite to render a Man eminently useful in his Generation, who is capable by his Office, Gifts, or Estate, to be so;
Beg Faith of Christ, who is the Author and the Finisher of it: This is that by which unseen things are evident, Heb. 11.1. without which Evidence we lose what must affect and move us in our service to Souls.
Beg Faith of christ, who is the Author and the Finisher of it: This is that by which unseen things Are evident, Hebrew 11.1. without which Evidence we loose what must affect and move us in our service to Souls.
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How became David such a publick Blessing he tells you, Psalm 137.6. If I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief Ioy, let my right-hand forget her cunning.
How became David such a public Blessing he tells you, Psalm 137.6. If I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief Joy, let my right-hand forget her cunning.
and therefore to be less regarded than that wherein God's glory is infinitely more displayed, and from which a so far greater Tribute of Honour and Service will redound.
and Therefore to be less regarded than that wherein God's glory is infinitely more displayed, and from which a so Far greater Tribute of Honour and Service will redound.
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yea, to all Men, otherwise thou wilt be apt, with Cain, to say of thy very Brother, Am I his Keeper? Gen. 4.9. Own thy self, with St. Paul, a Debtor both to the Greeks and to the Jews, to the Wise, and to the Unwise, Rom. 1.14. A narrow Spirit is a common Plague, abhor and deprecate it as Unchristian and Inhumane;
yea, to all Men, otherwise thou wilt be apt, with Cain, to say of thy very Brother, Am I his Keeper? Gen. 4.9. Own thy self, with Saint Paul, a Debtor both to the Greeks and to the jews, to the Wise, and to the Unwise, Rom. 1.14. A narrow Spirit is a Common Plague, abhor and deprecate it as Unchristian and Inhumane;
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by this Spirit a Man is bent for God, and a Publick Good, and without it all beyond self, (in that cursed self) is as nothing to him, a meer Galio, caring for neither God, nor Souls, Church nor State.
by this Spirit a Man is bent for God, and a Public Good, and without it all beyond self, (in that cursed self) is as nothing to him, a mere Galio, caring for neither God, nor Souls, Church nor State.
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Good Inclinations and Resolves will be tried in a course of publick Service; and as the Trials will be different, our Preservatives and Supports should be as various.
Good Inclinations and Resolves will be tried in a course of public Service; and as the Trials will be different, our Preservatives and Supports should be as various.
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Indeed, Faith, Love, and a publick Spirit, which excite a Man to great Attempts for a publick Good, do also yield Relief against discouragement in the prosecution of them.
Indeed, Faith, Love, and a public Spirit, which excite a Man to great Attempts for a public Good, do also yield Relief against discouragement in the prosecution of them.
Can you, without great Humility, use such plain Words as the Ignorant understand, inculcate the same thing often, admit a familiar Freedom to the Poor and Mean, go into nasty Cottages, hear much Weakness and Nonsence, without discouraging the Silly from saying any more? Can you,
Can you, without great Humility, use such plain Words as the Ignorant understand, inculcate the same thing often, admit a familiar Freedom to the Poor and Mean, go into nasty Cottages, hear much Weakness and Nonsense, without discouraging the Silly from saying any more? Can you,
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and be a Servant to all that you may gain the more? 1 Cor. 9.19, 21. Yea, you may meet with Affronts and Scorns, with Slanders and Reproach, from the very poor whom you endeavour to benefit in Soul and Body too;
and be a Servant to all that you may gain the more? 1 Cor. 9.19, 21. Yea, you may meet with Affronts and Scorns, with Slanders and Reproach, from the very poor whom you endeavour to benefit in Soul and Body too;
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and worthy to be as poor as the most Indigent you 〈 ◊ 〉 and not too good to be employed 〈 … 〉 in the meanest Services, 〈 ◊ 〉really honoured to be used in such as this 〈 … 〉irs,
and worthy to be as poor as the most Indigent you 〈 ◊ 〉 and not too good to be employed 〈 … 〉 in the Meanest Services, 〈 ◊ 〉really honoured to be used in such as this 〈 … 〉irs,
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and this seems har〈 … 〉s too debasing, ask, may not that 〈 ◊ 〉 better fit me, which was in Christ Iesus my Lord, who made himself of no reputation, Phil. 2.5. 2. Be weaned from the World, mortified to all in it, and well content with what God hath reserved in Heaven for you ;
and this seems har〈 … 〉s too debasing, ask, may not that 〈 ◊ 〉 better fit me, which was in christ Iesus my Lord, who made himself of no reputation, Philip 2.5. 2. Be weaned from the World, mortified to all in it, and well content with what God hath reserved in Heaven for you;
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Worldly Affections can never drive this Trade; Covetousness, Effeminateness, fondness of Relations, excessive love of Life, Ease and Pleasure, will obstruct you,
Worldly Affections can never drive this Trade; Covetousness, Effeminateness, fondness of Relations, excessive love of Life, Ease and Pleasure, will obstruct you,
when the Expences, Losses, Pains and Dangers of Eminent Undertakings, present themselves. Therefore be Crucified to the World, if ever you would be Useful in it;
when the Expenses, Losses, Pains and Dangers of Eminent Undertakings, present themselves. Therefore be crucified to the World, if ever you would be Useful in it;
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Cherish Heavenly Affections, and with pleasure oft view your chosen Portion, otherwise an irregular Appetite will press too hard, to let you be much of long engaged in a Work that's so far from gratifying it.
Cherish Heavenly Affections, and with pleasure oft view your chosen Portion, otherwise an irregular Appetite will press too hard, to let you be much of long engaged in a Work that's so Far from gratifying it.
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3. Get true Christian Fortitude: And this will unite, fix and steel the Heart against all Onsets which try your Patience, Courage and Resolutions, Rev. 2. 3. A pusillanimous Man will refuse what's difficult, and forsake what's dangerous;
3. Get true Christian Fortitude: And this will unite, fix and steel the Heart against all Onsets which try your Patience, Courage and Resolutions, Rev. 2. 3. A pusillanimous Man will refuse what's difficult, and forsake what's dangerous;
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nothing shall be wanting to terrifie or bribe you, to tire or distress you, Rev. 2.102.3 2. Envy also still accompanieth signal usefulness, which oft renders your Friends more grievous to you than your professed Enemies.
nothing shall be wanting to terrify or bribe you, to tire or distress you, Rev. 2.102.3 2. Envy also still accompanieth signal usefulness, which oft renders your Friends more grievous to you than your professed Enemies.
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In every Age it's found, the spirit within us lusteth to envy, Jam. 4.5. I wish all good Men, yea, we Ministers, could also find with the Apostle; but God giveth more grace:
In every Age it's found, the Spirit within us Lusteth to envy, Jam. 4.5. I wish all good Men, yea, we Ministers, could also find with the Apostle; but God gives more grace:
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3. If you are called to serve your Generation, by opposing the Errors, or Church-dividing Practices, of any considerable Sects, pretending to Zeal for Truth, (tho' never so falsly) and to a purer Form of Administration, (tho' in all that highly Superstitious) you'll find those violent and base Methods to asperse and sink you, which very Pagans would abhor to use;
3. If you Are called to serve your Generation, by opposing the Errors, or Church-dividing Practices, of any considerable Sects, pretending to Zeal for Truth, (though never so falsely) and to a Purer From of Administration, (though in all that highly Superstitious) You'll find those violent and base Methods to asperse and sink you, which very Pagans would abhor to use;
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or Revengefulness, which is so contrary to the Spirit of Christ, as to make you justly suspect you were no appointed Advocate for his Truth and Interest.
or Revengefulness, which is so contrary to the Spirit of christ, as to make you justly suspect you were not appointed Advocate for his Truth and Interest.
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And alike careful must you be, that the highest provocations prevail not with you, to vindicate your self by ways that (all things duly considered) appear a greater damage to the Publick Good,
And alike careful must you be, that the highest provocations prevail not with you, to vindicate your self by ways that (all things duly considered) appear a greater damage to the Public Good,
It were easie to instance all this in the case of introducing the Gospel where it was not before, in the reformation of Worship or Discipline, where they have been corrupted, in opposing and detecting false Doctrines which many have imbibed, and long entertained;
It were easy to instance all this in the case of introducing the Gospel where it was not before, in the Reformation of Worship or Discipline, where they have been corrupted, in opposing and detecting false Doctrines which many have imbibed, and long entertained;
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in resisting incroaching Errors and Disorders, abetted by a considerable Number of great Zealots, especially if they have some plausible Pretensions, suited to the disposition of sober ignorant People;
in resisting encroaching Errors and Disorders, abetted by a considerable Number of great Zealots, especially if they have Some plausible Pretensions, suited to the disposition of Sobrium ignorant People;
and in the face of such Dufficulties steadily pursue his glorious End? No; he must succumb, and will quit the plainest and most important Truth or Duty.
and in the face of such Dufficulties steadily pursue his glorious End? No; he must succumb, and will quit the Plainest and most important Truth or Duty.
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When the Onset is vigorous, and begins to impress, be then strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might, Eph. 6.10. To that End, remember whose Cause you plead, and who employs you:
When the Onset is vigorous, and begins to Impress, be then strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might, Ephesians 6.10. To that End, Remember whose Cause you plead, and who employs you:
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Read oft your Commission, where you will find a promise fit to revive your very fainting Spirit, Matth. 28.20. Lo, I am with you to the end of the World.
Read oft your Commission, where you will find a promise fit to revive your very fainting Spirit, Matthew 28.20. Lo, I am with you to the end of the World.
One less faithful and compassionate than our Saviour is (if possessed of Power) would not suffer any Servant he employed to sink, in a Business wherein himself hath the greatest concernment.
One less faithful and compassionate than our Saviour is (if possessed of Power) would not suffer any Servant he employed to sink, in a Business wherein himself hath the greatest concernment.
and in the most difficult Enterprize he is careful to give the greatest assurance, Ier. 1. 7, 8, 18. Ezek. 3. 8, 9. One promise he can so spirit and fill with Power, that it shall set thy Soul above all Fears;
and in the most difficult Enterprise he is careful to give the greatest assurance, Jeremiah 1. 7, 8, 18. Ezekiel 3. 8, 9. One promise he can so Spirit and fill with Power, that it shall Set thy Soul above all Fears;
And because what repels our Fears tends to encourage us, it's not improper oft seriously to think what far greater mischiefs we escape, by not drawing back,
And Because what repels our Fears tends to encourage us, it's not improper oft seriously to think what Far greater mischiefs we escape, by not drawing back,
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or doing the work of the Lord deceitfully, than what can attend a faithful discharge of our work, which hath so great a reward when finished, Heb. 10.38. Rev. 3.5.
or doing the work of the Lord deceitfully, than what can attend a faithful discharge of our work, which hath so great a reward when finished, Hebrew 10.38. Rev. 3.5.
Herewith I have finished an Account of what's necessary to support us under the Difficulties attending publick Usefulness, viz. Humility, mortifiedness to the World, and Christian Fortitude.
Herewith I have finished an Account of what's necessary to support us under the Difficulties attending public Usefulness, viz. Humility, mortifiedness to the World, and Christian Fortitude.
His constant Assistance and Blessing must be fervently implored, Neh. 1.11. without which your most probable Attempts will be vain, yea turn to your reproach and shame.
His constant Assistance and Blessing must be fervently implored, Neh 1.11. without which your most probable Attempts will be vain, yea turn to your reproach and shame.
and see that your whole Behaviour be circumspect, and your Life exemplary, 1 Pet. 5.3. that they may find no just Exception against your Doctrine or Endeavours.
and see that your Whole Behaviour be circumspect, and your Life exemplary, 1 Pet. 5.3. that they may find no just Exception against your Doctrine or Endeavours.
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If they take occasion unjustly, or that by wicked persons you are falsly slandered, you may better hope, God will prevent the unprofitableness of your Labours, or at least accept them:
If they take occasion unjustly, or that by wicked Persons you Are falsely slandered, you may better hope, God will prevent the unprofitableness of your Labours, or At least accept them:
as you are Christ's Embassadours, Rom. 11. 13, 14. 3. Labour to attain and use true Wisdom in the ordering of your Endeavours, that they may be apt to real Publick Usefulness.
as you Are Christ's ambassadors, Rom. 11. 13, 14. 3. Labour to attain and use true Wisdom in the ordering of your Endeavours, that they may be apt to real Public Usefulness.
No, no, let Men's pretences be never so sacred, it's to serve a carnal selfish turn, to propagate or uphold some private Faction, in opposition to the true Extensive Interests of Christ in the World.
No, no, let Men's pretences be never so sacred, it's to serve a carnal selfish turn, to propagate or uphold Some private Faction, in opposition to the true Extensive Interests of christ in the World.
This Text may assure us, that Paul's Guile with which he caught these very People, 2 Cor. 12.16. was not any thing contrary to godly Sincerity which in this Epistle the fore-cited place he had with more than usual care instanced towards them;
This Text may assure us, that Paul's Guile with which he caught these very People, 2 Cor. 12.16. was not any thing contrary to godly Sincerity which in this Epistle the forecited place he had with more than usual care instanced towards them;
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He used his sparing their Purses as a help to save their Souls, upon finding their Temper such, that the Gospel was like to be less profitable to them, if he subsisted by it.
He used his sparing their Purses as a help to save their Souls, upon finding their Temper such, that the Gospel was like to be less profitable to them, if he subsisted by it.
ways so abominable in the most ordinary Affairs between Man and Man, that you should tremble at a thought of using them in matters enstamped with the Name of God;
ways so abominable in the most ordinary Affairs between Man and Man, that you should tremble At a Thought of using them in matters enstamped with the Name of God;
2. Yet true Wisdom and Prudence be very needful, to direct your just Endeavours in the greatest aptness to succeed with all those whom you design to benefit.
2. Yet true Wisdom and Prudence be very needful, to Direct your just Endeavours in the greatest aptness to succeed with all those whom you Design to benefit.
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A true Judgment of Persons and Seasons, with a direct regard to the End, and an exquisite understanding of the nature of the various lawful Means, will qualifie you to chuse the fittest Means to that End with those Persons.
A true Judgement of Persons and Seasons, with a Direct regard to the End, and an exquisite understanding of the nature of the various lawful Means, will qualify you to choose the Fittest Means to that End with those Persons.
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God's Word, Prayer, Consideration and Experience must be your helps to arrive to Wisdom, and be sure to exercise and apply to all your Endeavours the utmost Wisdom God vouchsafes you, a neglect whereof will aggravate your disappointment, as well as conduce thereto.
God's Word, Prayer, Consideration and Experience must be your helps to arrive to Wisdom, and be sure to exercise and apply to all your Endeavours the utmost Wisdom God vouchsafes you, a neglect whereof will aggravate your disappointment, as well as conduce thereto.
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But my chief design under this Head is, to convince you of the necessity of Wisdom in the whole course of Publick Usefulness, that so you may become more earnest with God for this,
But my chief Design under this Head is, to convince you of the necessity of Wisdom in the Whole course of Public Usefulness, that so you may become more earnest with God for this,
when several appear in competition? yea often there's need of exquisite Skill in an Affair of Publick consequence to determine but what will do more good than hurt.
when several appear in competition? yea often there's need of exquisite Skill in an Affair of Public consequence to determine but what will do more good than hurt.
and wherein they need most to be benefited, especially the fittest Seasons, Opportunities and Methods to apply suitable Means to effect that Good which they severally stand in greatest need of,
and wherein they need most to be benefited, especially the Fittest Seasons, Opportunities and Methods to apply suitable Means to Effect that Good which they severally stand in greatest need of,
and according to your different obligations, tho' to the extent of it. Great discretion is necessary to judge of Obstacles, and to demean your selves under them,
and according to your different obligations, though to the extent of it. Great discretion is necessary to judge of Obstacles, and to demean your selves under them,
for, a little acquaintance with the World, will discover in most men so much of either humour, pride, envy, selfishness, covetousness, suspition, cowardliness, unconcernedness for the Publick, unfixedness, sloth, ignorance, credulousness,
for, a little acquaintance with the World, will discover in most men so much of either humour, pride, envy, selfishness, covetousness, suspicion, cowardliness, unconcernedness for the Public, unfixedness, sloth, ignorance, credulousness,
and yet must resolve to allow, intreat, connive, yield, thank, forbear, forgive, deny themselves, and endure most, whatever persons they have to deal with;
and yet must resolve to allow, entreat, connive, yield, thank, forbear, forgive, deny themselves, and endure most, whatever Persons they have to deal with;
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He will guide me by his Counsel, and afterwards bring me to Glory, Psal. 73. 24. I have finished the second general Head, viz. an account of what's needful to bring a man to eminent Usefulness, who is capable of it;
He will guide me by his Counsel, and afterwards bring me to Glory, Psalm 73. 24. I have finished the second general Head, viz. an account of what's needful to bring a man to eminent Usefulness, who is capable of it;
It's what advanceth Men above the Rank of ordinary Christians, who are Babes to these grown Men, Shrubs to these Cedars, very cyphers (if not blemishes and burthens) compared with these Men of Name, these common Blessings, these Witnesses to a Divine Life,
It's what Advanceth Men above the Rank of ordinary Christians, who Are Babes to these grown Men, Shrubs to these Cedars, very ciphers (if not blemishes and burdens) compared with these Men of Name, these Common Blessings, these Witnesses to a Divine Life,
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their Names are registred among the Worthies of Israel, and famous in Bethlehem, Ruth 4. 11. This is that Moses, Acts 7. 37. Being publick Blessings, they with Iabez, are more honourable than their Brethren, I Chron. 4. 9. No Office reflects honour but with respect to that usefulness to which it obligeth, and or which it capacitates.
their Names Are registered among the Worthies of Israel, and famous in Bethlehem, Ruth 4. 11. This is that Moses, Acts 7. 37. Being public Blessings, they with Jabez, Are more honourable than their Brothers, I Chronicles 4. 9. No Office reflects honour but with respect to that usefulness to which it obliges, and or which it capacitates.
in whom is this so exemplified as in the signally useful? whose activity, fixedness, labours, designs and beneficence correspond to Christ's, allowing for our contracted Capacities.
in whom is this so exemplified as in the signally useful? whose activity, fixedness, labours, designs and beneficence correspond to Christ's, allowing for our contracted Capacities.
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He seems to breath in another Air, to be of another make, and governed by contrary Inclinations and Rules than most of Mankind be (I had like to have said Christians) hence he is too often branded as less prudent,
He seems to breath in Another Air, to be of Another make, and governed by contrary Inclinations and Rules than most of Mankind be (I had like to have said Christians) hence he is too often branded as less prudent,
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because he walks by Rules so much above what poor and narrow Souls embrace; and postponeth those things beyond which a vulgar spirit cannot derive a Motive.
Because he walks by Rules so much above what poor and narrow Souls embrace; and postponeth those things beyond which a Vulgar Spirit cannot derive a Motive.
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and intercedeth for the Nations safety, as if he had hated his own house, Numb. 14. 12, 17. What Dominion over Covetousness, Selfishness and Cowardice did Nehemiah manifest,
and intercedeth for the nations safety, as if he had hated his own house, Numb. 14. 12, 17. What Dominion over Covetousness, Selfishness and Cowardice did Nehemiah manifest,
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Without ostentation he might say, Should such a one as I flie? Neh. 6. 11. Mordecais mind was well ballasted, that under such Advancement retained such Goodness,
Without ostentation he might say, Should such a one as I fly? Neh 6. 11. Mordecais mind was well ballasted, that under such Advancement retained such goodness,
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and Meekness, as still to seek the Weal of his People, and speak Peace to all his Seed, Esth. 10. 3. How could Caleb and Ioshua refuse to frame their Account to the Humour of the Multitudes,
and Meekness, as still to seek the Weal of his People, and speak Peace to all his Seed, Esth. 10. 3. How could Caleb and Ioshua refuse to frame their Account to the Humour of the Multitudes,
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but that that they had a more Excellent Spirit than the other Spies? Numb. 14. 24. Oh the magnanimity, zeal for God, love to Souls, contempt of the World,
but that that they had a more Excellent Spirit than the other Spies? Numb. 14. 24. O the magnanimity, zeal for God, love to Souls, contempt of the World,
and unwearied vigour and largeness of heart which governed Paul to his extensive Usefulness! which might be instanced in the other Apostles and Martyrs;
and unwearied vigour and largeness of heart which governed Paul to his extensive Usefulness! which might be instanced in the other Apostles and Martyrs;
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how far would they relieve, reform and improve the Church, the Nation, yea the World, were it but in their power? Judge the Spirit by the use others make of the same Abilities, how useless, how hurtful?
how Far would they relieve, reform and improve the Church, the nation, yea the World, were it but in their power? Judge the Spirit by the use Others make of the same Abilities, how useless, how hurtful?
In the grave there's no work nor device to change our State, or improve our Meetness for an unseen World, Eccles. 9. 10. Therefore whatever is the best Evidence of our Title to Eternal Life,
In the grave there's no work nor device to change our State, or improve our Meetness for an unseen World, Eccles. 9. 10. Therefore whatever is the best Evidence of our Title to Eternal Life,
The Mistakes of weakly designing Men, necessitate me to acquaint you, it's Christ only who procured a safe and comfortable Death, by meriting our Pardon,
The Mistakes of weakly designing Men, necessitate me to acquaint you, it's christ only who procured a safe and comfortable Death, by meriting our Pardon,
It's by Faith only, that a Regenerate Penitent looks to rely on, and receives Christ as our Atoning Saviour for Pardon and Life, according to his Promises in the Gospel, which Promises, with the included Benefits, are purchased only by Christ's Obedience,
It's by Faith only, that a Regenerate Penitent looks to rely on, and receives christ as our Atoning Saviour for Pardon and Life, according to his Promises in the Gospel, which Promises, with the included Benefits, Are purchased only by Christ's obedience,
but it must appear to us, that we are partakers of that Pardon and Right to Life, which must be by the Evidence of our Regeneration, Repentance and Faith; not one without the other;
but it must appear to us, that we Are partakers of that Pardon and Right to Life, which must be by the Evidence of our Regeneration, Repentance and Faith; not one without the other;
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and the contrary whereto the Gospel threatneth with an Exclusion from Heaven, Iohn 3. 3, 36. Luke 13. 3. Heb. 12. 14. cap. 10. 38. He is fool hardy, that dares die, not knowing but that his Faith was the Faith of an unregenerate impenitent heart;
and the contrary whereto the Gospel threatens with an Exclusion from Heaven, John 3. 3, 36. Lycia 13. 3. Hebrew 12. 14. cap. 10. 38. He is fool hardy, that dares die, not knowing but that his Faith was the Faith of an unregenerate impenitent heart;
as being fitter to give evidence, than things more obscure or remote can be Mat. 10 33. and 25. 30. 2 Cor. 13. 5. Ephes. 5. 6. 2. I shall prove that the eminently Useful, have more manifest grounds for a comfortable Death than others can expect;
as being fitter to give evidence, than things more Obscure or remote can be Mathew 10 33. and 25. 30. 2 Cor. 13. 5. Ephesians 5. 6. 2. I shall prove that the eminently Useful, have more manifest grounds for a comfortable Death than Others can expect;
and consequently, his Character is Excellent. It tends to a comfortable Death; as, 1. It is a most plain and infallible Evidence of our Title to Eternal Life.
and consequently, his Character is Excellent. It tends to a comfortable Death; as, 1. It is a most plain and infallible Evidence of our Title to Eternal Life.
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1. Can he doubt the Truth of his several Graces? Not of his Faith, because he hath been thus signally excited by his assent, to what Christ, as Prophet, hath revealed:
1. Can he doubt the Truth of his several Graces? Not of his Faith, Because he hath been thus signally excited by his assent, to what christ, as Prophet, hath revealed:
and governed by the commands of Christ his received Lord, and that in so faithful an Execution of his own Covenant Consent and Vows? yea, his Union to Christ, is attested as well as his Faith by which he is united,
and governed by the commands of christ his received Lord, and that in so faithful an Execution of his own Covenant Consent and Vows? yea, his union to christ, is attested as well as his Faith by which he is united,
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for his truly devoted fruitful life, could proceed from, and subsist by nothing lower, than those Vital influences and supplies which came from Christ his Head and Root, Gal. 2. 20. Phil. 1. 19, 20, 21. His Repentance also is unsuspected, when he beholds his Lusts so subdued as not to hinder his living to God entirely as his end;
for his truly devoted fruitful life, could proceed from, and subsist by nothing lower, than those Vital influences and supplies which Come from christ his Head and Root, Gal. 2. 20. Philip 1. 19, 20, 21. His Repentance also is unsuspected, when he beholds his Lustiest so subdued as not to hinder his living to God entirely as his end;
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He knows his former evil course is duly bewailed when so directly changed, and that sin was truly hateful, being he hath not only endeavoured the utter Mortification of it in himself,
He knows his former evil course is duly bewailed when so directly changed, and that since was truly hateful, being he hath not only endeavoured the utter Mortification of it in himself,
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and to the benefit of Saints and Sinners doth attest, 1 Ioh. 4. 17. Yea, more a lower Principle than what was formed in Regeneration, would never have lasted thus long,
and to the benefit of Saints and Sinners does attest, 1 John 4. 17. Yea, more a lower Principle than what was formed in Regeneration, would never have lasted thus long,
and carried me thus far, Ioh. 4. 14. 2. This eminently useful Man's stated course and contrivances, repel a Jealousie, that his love to God or Man or appearing Zeal, was a painted Fire;
and carried me thus Far, John 4. 14. 2. This eminently useful Man's stated course and contrivances, repel a Jealousy, that his love to God or Man or appearing Zeal, was a painted Fire;
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and strengthen his Labours, to lay out his Talents, drive a constant Trade, and spend his life for Christ, Ioh. 14. 21. 1 Ioh. 3. v. 16, 17. Rom. 12. 11, 12, 13. And there is as little ground to question his Perseverance, when he knows he was not taken off from publick serviceableness, by his sloth, fear, weariness, selfishness,
and strengthen his Labours, to lay out his Talents, drive a constant Trade, and spend his life for christ, John 14. 21. 1 John 3. v. 16, 17. Rom. 12. 11, 12, 13. And there is as little ground to question his Perseverance, when he knows he was not taken off from public serviceableness, by his sloth, Fear, weariness, selfishness,
so that with Moses they die at the Mouth of God, with Stephen, Act. 7. 57. as David, 2 Sam. 23. 5. Yea, besides this, the useful Man is encouraged by the great things that passed between God and his Soul, in bending him for,
so that with Moses they die At the Mouth of God, with Stephen, Act. 7. 57. as David, 2 Sam. 23. 5. Yea, beside this, the useful Man is encouraged by the great things that passed between God and his Soul, in bending him for,
many Answers of Prayer, eminent Deliverances from Evil, Supports when Fainting, Revivings and Enlargements when tempted to Remissness, frequent views of Christ and Heaven for renewal of Strength, (and the like) which he hath oft experienced, have so familiarized God and Christ to him,
many Answers of Prayer, eminent Deliverances from Evil, Supports when Fainting, Revivings and Enlargements when tempted to Remissness, frequent views of christ and Heaven for renewal of Strength, (and the like) which he hath oft experienced, have so familiarized God and christ to him,
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and kept the faith, he beholds that Crown of Righteousness hanging over his head, which he knows his God will give him, 2 Tim. 4. 8. and he hath an abundant entrance into God's Kingdom, 2 Pet. 1. 11. 2. This eminent Usefulness argues a meetness for Heaven.
and kept the faith, he beholds that Crown of Righteousness hanging over his head, which he knows his God will give him, 2 Tim. 4. 8. and he hath an abundant Entrance into God's Kingdom, 2 Pet. 1. 11. 2. This eminent Usefulness argues a meetness for Heaven.
This Man is not called off before his Work be done, for his course is finished, and the end of his being on Earth so fully answered, Acts 13. 25. Heaven must be a real Rest to him after so much Labour,
This Man is not called off before his Work be done, for his course is finished, and the end of his being on Earth so Fully answered, Acts 13. 25. Heaven must be a real Rest to him After so much Labour,
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How will he be satisfied with more of God's likeness there, when it will be but the perfection of what he judged so lovely as to strive so much to propagate it here? Psalm 17. 14, 15. This Publick Spirit will be ravished in contemplating and adoring a blessed God,
How will he be satisfied with more of God's likeness there, when it will be but the perfection of what he judged so lovely as to strive so much to propagate it Here? Psalm 17. 14, 15. This Public Spirit will be ravished in contemplating and adoring a blessed God,
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Now how comfortable will Death be to a Man thus well assured of eternal Happiness, and prepared for that wherein it will consist? It cannot endanger nor hurt him;
Now how comfortable will Death be to a Man thus well assured of Eternal Happiness, and prepared for that wherein it will consist? It cannot endanger nor hurt him;
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he must rather desire than abhor or fear it, when only a sense of present serviceableness (where it is more needful) hath reconciled useful Saints to a longer Life, Phil. 1. 23, 24.
he must rather desire than abhor or Fear it, when only a sense of present serviceableness (where it is more needful) hath reconciled useful Saints to a longer Life, Philip 1. 23, 24.
Yea, a Man who hath been Useful in lesser degrees, through remissness and narrowness of Heart, cannot but feel greater jealousie of his Condition than the eminently Useful;
Yea, a Man who hath been Useful in lesser Degrees, through remissness and narrowness of Heart, cannot but feel greater jealousy of his Condition than the eminently Useful;
They that turn many, shall shine as the Stars in the Firmament, for ever and ever Dan. 12.3. He that gained the ten Talents was made a Ruler over ten Cities ;
They that turn many, shall shine as the Stars in the Firmament, for ever and ever Dan. 12.3. He that gained the ten Talents was made a Ruler over ten Cities;
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And tho' all faithful Ones shall be as Angels, Luke 20. v. 3. Yet among these there are Degrees, wherein there will be a correspondence as to those.
And though all faithful Ones shall be as Angels, Lycia 20. v. 3. Yet among these there Are Degrees, wherein there will be a correspondence as to those.
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He that soweth bountifully, shall reap bountifully 2 Cor. 9.6. Whence it's easily inferred how excellent a Character of a Believer it is, that, he was an eminently useful Person in his Age;
He that Soweth bountifully, shall reap bountifully 2 Cor. 9.6. Whence it's Easily inferred how excellent a Character of a Believer it is, that, he was an eminently useful Person in his Age;
it's a Title will found in the very Heavens, and be honourably acknowledged by Christ upon his Throne, he will say, Well done, thou good and faithful Servant, enter thou into the Ioy of thy Lord, Mat. 25.21. Which yet is no reflection on his own Merits;
it's a Title will found in the very Heavens, and be honourably acknowledged by christ upon his Throne, he will say, Well done, thou good and faithful Servant, enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord, Mathew 25.21. Which yet is no reflection on his own Merits;
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and if he also use those higher Measures of Glory, as Motives to greater Labours, we, in being very Laborious, cannot be disappointed of those higher Measures any more than of the least;
and if he also use those higher Measures of Glory, as Motives to greater Labours, we, in being very Laborious, cannot be disappointed of those higher Measures any more than of the least;
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I have offered what I hope will convince you of the Truth of the Third general Head, viz. That to be eminently Useful in ones Generation, is an excellent Character;
I have offered what I hope will convince you of the Truth of the Third general Head, viz. That to be eminently Useful in ones Generation, is an excellent Character;
The Spirit of such a Man is Excelcellent and God-like, he hath the greatest Grounds for a comfortable Death, both from the evidence of his Title to eternal Life, and his meetness for it.
The Spirit of such a Man is Excellent and Godlike, he hath the greatest Grounds for a comfortable Death, both from the evidence of his Title to Eternal Life, and his meetness for it.
that he hid his Talent, which should have been employed in view, are infamous Scars; but that any Man should influence to publick Mischief, this leaves his Memorial accursed; better never have been born;
that he hid his Talon, which should have been employed in view, Are infamous Scars; but that any Man should influence to public Mischief, this leaves his Memorial accursed; better never have been born;
Of this abhorred sort are the Wasters of Countries, Tirannical Princes, Propagaters of Heresies, Perverters of Justice, great Oppressors of the Poor, Wasters of God's Vineyards;
Of this abhorred sort Are the Wasters of Countries, Tyrannical Princes, Propagators of Heresies, Perverters of justice, great Oppressors's of the Poor, Wasters of God's Vineyards;
see Ier. 22.17, 18. Such will wish they had been Idiots and Beggars, of any thing else, which could have more incapacitated them from doing Mischief.
see Jeremiah 22.17, 18. Such will wish they had been Idiots and Beggars, of any thing Else, which could have more incapacitated them from doing Mischief.
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By such a narrow Spirit, I mean a Spirit that confineth Charity to a Sect distinguished from other Christians, by Customs or Opinions that are not Essential to true Godliness,
By such a narrow Spirit, I mean a Spirit that confineth Charity to a Sect distinguished from other Christians, by Customs or Opinions that Are not Essential to true Godliness,
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But who can doubt the Destructiveness of this Spirit, to Publick Benefit and Service, if you observe the way and behaviour of all sorts of Persons who are acted by it? For under its impulse it is, that
But who can doubt the Destructiveness of this Spirit, to Public Benefit and Service, if you observe the Way and behaviour of all sorts of Persons who Are acted by it? For under its impulse it is, that
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nay, as if Conscience obliged them against all Attempts for Benefits more common and extensive. They judge all Men, out of their Herd, unworthy of their love, concern, or labour;
nay, as if Conscience obliged them against all Attempts for Benefits more Common and extensive. They judge all Men, out of their Heard, unworthy of their love, concern, or labour;
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than to a subjection to the great and most undoubted Precepts of the Gospel, Mat. 23.15. which is a publick Mischief, as in other respects, so also in this:
than to a subjection to the great and most undoubted Precepts of the Gospel, Mathew 23.15. which is a public Mischief, as in other respects, so also in this:
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Men hereby waste that Time, Strength and Labour, upon an unprofitable, (if not hurtful) Trifle, which, by a publick Spirit, would be employed in Subserviency to what is really advantagious, viz. To make Men Holier and Safer for Eternity. Yet,
Men hereby waste that Time, Strength and Labour, upon an unprofitable, (if not hurtful) Trifle, which, by a public Spirit, would be employed in Subserviency to what is really advantageous, viz. To make Men Holier and Safer for Eternity. Yet,
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3. As if this Effect of such a Spirit were not harmful enough to the Publick, it further prompts Men to malign the most Useful, to obstruct the most prosperous Successes of the Gospel, to blast the most profitable Ministers,
3. As if this Effect of such a Spirit were not harmful enough to the Public, it further prompts Men to malign the most Useful, to obstruct the most prosperous Successes of the Gospel, to blast the most profitable Ministers,
Satan will delude you to it under the Name of Zeal, for he knows that Zeal must degenerate into Hellish Fire when it blazeth, in the former instances; yea, when it moves thereto.
Satan will delude you to it under the Name of Zeal, for he knows that Zeal must degenerate into Hellish Fire when it blazeth, in the former instances; yea, when it moves thereto.
Nothing but a true publick Christian Spirit can expel it, and without that there will be no aptness to contribute to that progress of the Gospel in the World, which we daily pray for;
Nothing but a true public Christian Spirit can expel it, and without that there will be no aptness to contribute to that progress of the Gospel in the World, which we daily pray for;
To all which, this narrow Spirit of a Party is so irreconcileable and destructive, that giving way thereto, will no more allay it than pouring Oil into a Fire.
To all which, this narrow Spirit of a Party is so Irreconcilable and destructive, that giving Way thereto, will no more allay it than pouring Oil into a Fire.
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This is the first Article to which all his Followers are to submit, Mat. 16. 24. If any Man will be my Disciple, let him deny himself, take up his Cross, and follow me.
This is the First Article to which all his Followers Are to submit, Mathew 16. 24. If any Man will be my Disciple, let him deny himself, take up his Cross, and follow me.
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But besides the necessity thereof to these, Self denial is absolutely requisite to those Services, which Christ designeth by his Disciples, to each other, and to the World;
But beside the necessity thereof to these, Self denial is absolutely requisite to those Services, which christ designeth by his Disciples, to each other, and to the World;
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as Salt they are to season a corrupt World, as Lights to enlighten a blind World, Mat. 5. 13, 14. Wisdom is to be justified by them, Luk. 7. v. 35. The vertues of God to be published, 1 Pet. 2. 9. They are to propagate the Interests of our blessed Redeemer, &c. But which of these can we subserve,
as Salt they Are to season a corrupt World, as Lights to enlighten a blind World, Mathew 5. 13, 14. Wisdom is to be justified by them, Luk. 7. v. 35. The Virtues of God to be published, 1 Pet. 2. 9. They Are to propagate the Interests of our blessed Redeemer, etc. But which of these can we subserve,
whereas carnal Self must have our Ease indulged, our Humour gratified, and Safety, Credit, and Worldly Advantages, provided for, whatever becomes of Christ's Interests, or a Publick Weal.
whereas carnal Self must have our Ease indulged, our Humour gratified, and Safety, Credit, and Worldly Advantages, provided for, whatever becomes of Christ's Interests, or a Public Weal.
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A Self-indulging Man will manage his Endeavours so, as that the Obstacles to his success, by his own Behaviour, will exceed the utmost he contributes to it.
A Self-indulging Man will manage his Endeavours so, as that the Obstacles to his success, by his own Behaviour, will exceed the utmost he contributes to it.
whereas, in all eminent Usefulness, we do neglect the Counsel, Counter-act the Projects, and offer violence to the Inclinations of Self, Gal. 1. 16. and therein we must act not only as such who are not their own,
whereas, in all eminent Usefulness, we do neglect the Counsel, Counteract the Projects, and offer violence to the Inclinations of Self, Gal. 1. 16. and therein we must act not only as such who Are not their own,
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This Man knows he shall find his truest self most gratified, secured, and provided for, in renouncing and opposing this his greatest Enemy. tho' called Self.
This Man knows he shall find his Truest self most gratified, secured, and provided for, in renouncing and opposing this his greatest Enemy. though called Self.
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for your Ignorance prevents not your Guilt, if the Charge be true, tho' it will hinder your Repentance, whereby your punishment becomes unavoidable.
for your Ignorance prevents not your Gilded, if the Charge be true, though it will hinder your Repentance, whereby your punishment becomes unavoidable.
Have I ever proposed to live to God's Honour, in the good of others, as the great end of Life? Or have not I utterly disregarded it? Have I done good to as many persons as I had a Call to,
Have I ever proposed to live to God's Honour, in the good of Others, as the great end of Life? Or have not I utterly disregarded it? Have I done good to as many Persons as I had a Call to,
and opportunity for? Or have not I wilfully exempted very many, to whom I stood obliged? Hath the good that I have done in the World, been in proportion to my utmost Ability? Or hath it been very little,
and opportunity for? Or have not I wilfully exempted very many, to whom I stood obliged? Hath the good that I have done in the World, been in proportion to my utmost Ability? Or hath it been very little,
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after I made some hopeful beginnings? Am I seriously concerned to see so many Sinners posting to Hell? Doth my Heart bleed at the miserable condition of the poor and distressed? Am I very solicitous for the Churches wellfare and the Nations happiness,
After I made Some hopeful beginnings? Am I seriously concerned to see so many Sinners posting to Hell? Does my Heart bleed At the miserable condition of the poor and distressed? Am I very solicitous for the Churches welfare and the nations happiness,
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so as to set my self to redress Evil and help the Good of each in my place? And this to the extent of my Power? Or, am not I one that slight the wickedness the World lies in, want Bowels to the distressed? If I abound, seldom think or care what becomes of the Church or Nation,
so as to Set my self to redress Evil and help the Good of each in my place? And this to the extent of my Power? Or, am not I one that slight the wickedness the World lies in, want Bowels to the distressed? If I abound, seldom think or care what becomes of the Church or nation,
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What Answer doth an awakened Conscience give to these Questions? Doth it not accuse you? Must it not present to you a sad account of great Omissions and many Neglects? Have you no such secret misgivings as these? I fear I have been a dry Tree, and barren Soil;
What Answer does an awakened Conscience give to these Questions? Does it not accuse you? Must it not present to you a sad account of great Omissions and many Neglects? Have you not such secret misgivings as these? I Fear I have been a dry Tree, and barren Soil;
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What Fruit I have born hath been to my self, with unfruitful Ephraim, Hos. 10. 1. If any have been benefited by any thing I have given or done, it hath been by God's over-ruling it,
What Fruit I have born hath been to my self, with unfruitful Ephraim, Hos. 10. 1. If any have been benefited by any thing I have given or done, it hath been by God's overruling it,
And soon gave it over when I had a prospect of reproach, or loss thereby. Oh that you would be faithful to your own Souls, and acknowledge your Guilt; especially, if it be notorious!
And soon gave it over when I had a prospect of reproach, or loss thereby. O that you would be faithful to your own Souls, and acknowledge your Gilded; especially, if it be notorious!
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Hath publick Service for God been your business in any measure? Or, have you made the very Worship of God and your most seeming Obedience to subserve Carnal Ends? Have you spent your Estate on your Lusts,
Hath public Service for God been your business in any measure? Or, have you made the very Worship of God and your most seeming obedience to subserve Carnal Ends? Have you spent your Estate on your Lustiest,
or on the Publick Interests, and poor Members of Christ, next to the supply of your own and Families true Necessities? What Projects have had the chief Room in your Heads? What Matters have sate closest to your Hearts? Were they serving your Generation,
or on the Public Interests, and poor Members of christ, next to the supply of your own and Families true Necessities? What Projects have had the chief Room in your Heads? What Matters have sat closest to your Hearts? Were they serving your Generation,
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the Account of both are as full and exact as if Entred in a Book, Rev. 20 12. and shortly the whole will be read by thy self, in a light which cannot be refused,
the Account of both Are as full and exact as if Entered in a Book, Rev. 20 12. and shortly the Whole will be read by thy self, in a Light which cannot be refused,
for a common Good? And over-against your Names thus written, This Magistrate was no terror to Evil doers, no praise to such as did well? Nay, instead of reforming others, he corrupted them by his countenance and example;
for a Common Good? And over-against your Names thus written, This Magistrate was no terror to Evil doers, no praise to such as did well? Nay, instead of reforming Others, he corrupted them by his countenance and Exampl;
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disdaining plain Speech, affecting levity, frothy or amusing discourses: He was more solicitous to know how he was praised, than how others did profit.
disdaining plain Speech, affecting levity, frothy or amusing discourses: He was more solicitous to know how he was praised, than how Others did profit.
Notions he took up for Truths, without search or other enquiry, then, is this the Opinion of a Man eminent with the Party I hope to live by? and will it suit with the Fancies of these Men? I might proceed herein,
Notions he took up for Truths, without search or other enquiry, then, is this the Opinion of a Man eminent with the Party I hope to live by? and will it suit with the Fancies of these Men? I might proceed herein,
But this may suffice to mind you what a blush should it raise, what an anguish should it cause to see your Names thus underwritten in the Records of Heaven;
But this may suffice to mind you what a blush should it raise, what an anguish should it cause to see your Names thus underwritten in the Records of Heaven;
and minister such an awakening Light, as shall render the most careless and confident person speechless, Matth. 22.12. It were our mercy that we allowed nothing as a sufficient Plea now, but what will be approved of at the Judgment Bar. Examine therefore the true Reasons why you have not served your Generation as well as others. Obj.
and minister such an awakening Light, as shall render the most careless and confident person speechless, Matthew 22.12. It were our mercy that we allowed nothing as a sufficient Plea now, but what will be approved of At the Judgement Bar. Examine Therefore the true Reasons why you have not served your Generation as well as Others. Object
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1. That is a good Apology if true, for God expects not to reap where he hath not sown, he is no such hard Master, Matth. 25.26. None shall have ground to affix that Character to him.
1. That is a good Apology if true, for God expects not to reap where he hath not sown, he is not such hard Master, Matthew 25.26. None shall have ground to affix that Character to him.
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nor ask or take more than you need, that the Relief of the more necessitous may not be hindred? If your hearts cannot honestly say, these things answer my case, it's thus with me;
nor ask or take more than you need, that the Relief of the more necessitous may not be hindered? If your hearts cannot honestly say, these things answer my case, it's thus with me;
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3. But such of you as are able to serve their Generation, and neglect it, should be more ashamed and grieved when you consider the true Causes of your unprofitableness.
3. But such of you as Are able to serve their Generation, and neglect it, should be more ashamed and grieved when you Consider the true Causes of your unprofitableness.
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and ask thy Conscience, whence was it that I neglected this? can you be unaffected when you receive this Answer? my Covetousness, my Pride, my Sloth, my Fear, my Unbelief,
and ask thy Conscience, whence was it that I neglected this? can you be unaffected when you receive this Answer? my Covetousness, my Pride, my Sloth, my fear, my Unbelief,
or my Unconcernedness for God's Honour, and the Publick Good did hinder me, these made me unwilling and averse, these diverted my Abilities to another Chanel,
or my Unconcernedness for God's Honour, and the Public Good did hinder me, these made me unwilling and averse, these diverted my Abilities to Another Channel,
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were not you governed by one or other of these whenever you shut you Ears to the Cry of an afflicted Church, of starved Ministers, of a sinking Nation, of diseased Souls, and the distressed Poor.
were not you governed by one or other of these whenever you shut you Ears to the Cry of an afflicted Church, of starved Ministers, of a sinking nation, of diseased Souls, and the distressed Poor.
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Oh blush and weep, that with all thy Light and Helps, under all thy Christian Profession and Hopes, thy heart is so earthly and carnal, so sensual and devilish;
O blush and weep, that with all thy Light and Helps, under all thy Christian Profession and Hope's, thy heart is so earthly and carnal, so sensual and devilish;
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The least acquaintance with the Infinite God, as our Owner, Ruler and Benefactor, would strike an amazement and terror in our minds, that this sort of demeanour towards him, should be justly ascribed to any of us;
The least acquaintance with the Infinite God, as our Owner, Ruler and Benefactor, would strike an amazement and terror in our minds, that this sort of demeanour towards him, should be justly ascribed to any of us;
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1. When you profess your selves the Servants of God, the followers of Christ, inspired by his Spirit, satisfied with his Covenant Blessings as your Portion, Expectants of his heavenly Rewards,
1. When you profess your selves the Servants of God, the followers of christ, inspired by his Spirit, satisfied with his Covenant Blessings as your Portion, Expectants of his heavenly Rewards,
May not God say, They profess to serve me, but in works they deny me, Titus 1.16. With their meuth they shew much kindness, but their heart goeth after their Covetousness, Ezek. 33.31. and after their Pride, and after their selfish Designs.
May not God say, They profess to serve me, but in works they deny me, Titus 1.16. With their meuth they show much kindness, but their heart Goes After their Covetousness, Ezekiel 33.31. and After their Pride, and After their selfish Designs.
fear lest Christ apply himself to you as to Iudas, Betrayest thou me with a kiss? Luke 23.48. Do you profess all this, that you may be exempted from promoting my concerns in the World;
Fear lest christ apply himself to you as to Iudas, Betrayest thou me with a kiss? Luke 23.48. Do you profess all this, that you may be exempted from promoting my concerns in the World;
yea, that you may dis-serve me the more in betraying my Cause by your connivance and neglects? Oh let us mourn that our very profession testifies against us!
yea, that you may disserve me the more in betraying my Cause by your connivance and neglects? O let us mourn that our very profession Testifies against us!
Consider your unusefulness, and see, is that a performance of this Engagement, or consistent with it? Sure by your behaviour you think it was an errour that you made this Vow, Eccles. 5.6. but know, they are no Christians who consent not to it;
Consider your unusefulness, and see, is that a performance of this Engagement, or consistent with it? Sure by your behaviour you think it was an error that you made this Voelli, Eccles. 5.6. but know, they Are not Christians who consent not to it;
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How ever light you make of your great and wilful unserviceableness in your day, you are therein no less than perfidious and perjured in breaking your Oaths,
How ever Light you make of your great and wilful unserviceableness in your day, you Are therein no less than perfidious and perjured in breaking your Oaths,
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besides the Oaths you have taken as Magistrates or Ministers. To your Perfidiousness you have added Sacriledge against your Self-dedication, of which hereafter.
beside the Oaths you have taken as Magistrates or Ministers. To your Perfidiousness you have added Sacrilege against your Self-dedication, of which hereafter.
Whoever is a Minister of Christ, is a Steward to whom the Truths and Institutions of Christ are entrusted, to maintain, dispence and defend, 1 Cor. 4.1, 2. He is a Pastor, to whose care the Flock of Christ is committed, 1 Pet. 5.2. In becoming Ministers, we undertake this Trust. The Life of Souls is very much committed to us as Watch-men, Ezek. 33.8. It cannot be denied then that a careless selfish unfaithful Minister betrays his Trust;
Whoever is a Minister of christ, is a Steward to whom the Truths and Institutions of christ Are Entrusted, to maintain, dispense and defend, 1 Cor. 4.1, 2. He is a Pastor, to whose care the Flock of christ is committed, 1 Pet. 5.2. In becoming Ministers, we undertake this Trust. The Life of Souls is very much committed to us as Watchmen, Ezekiel 33.8. It cannot be denied then that a careless selfish unfaithful Minister betrays his Trust;
We are intrusted as his Witnesses, his Soldiers, &c. But, let us blush and mourn, that as far as we neglected to serve our Generation, we have betrayed all his publick Concerns in this World;
We Are Entrusted as his Witnesses, his Soldiers, etc. But, let us blush and mourn, that as Far as we neglected to serve our Generation, we have betrayed all his public Concerns in this World;
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and reclaiming Transgressors, when he could as easily have qualified them to Instruct us, and left us in a greater need of their assistance than they are of ours.
and reclaiming Transgressors, when he could as Easily have qualified them to Instruct us, and left us in a greater need of their assistance than they Are of ours.
as well as others whom he hath cast out, Luk. 13.8. and still we abuse his patience, and persist to cumber the ground, and be little profitable to any.
as well as Others whom he hath cast out, Luk. 13.8. and still we abuse his patience, and persist to cumber the ground, and be little profitable to any.
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Ought not it to be for a Lamentation, and the more so, if you can but discern the malignity and contempt you have expressed towards God in your unthankful returns? What's the Language of your refusing to serve your Generation hitherto? No kinder, no more expressive of Gratitude,
Ought not it to be for a Lamentation, and the more so, if you can but discern the malignity and contempt you have expressed towards God in your unthankful returns? What's the Language of your refusing to serve your Generation hitherto? No kinder, no more expressive of Gratitude,
or suffer any thing for a common Good? For my part, so that all will be of my Mind, let Christ the Redeemer have none to Honour him, let Satan carry away the whole Spoil, let the Gospel of Christ have no place, let his Ministers and Members perish as well as need, let Heaven have no Tribute from this World but Blasphemies, let God be reproached, by entrusting such a one as I am, with what might benefit the Community, let this Earth of the Lords be a Hell for Misery and Sin;
or suffer any thing for a Common Good? For my part, so that all will be of my Mind, let christ the Redeemer have none to Honour him, let Satan carry away the Whole Spoil, let the Gospel of christ have no place, let his Ministers and Members perish as well as need, let Heaven have no Tribute from this World but Blasphemies, let God be reproached, by entrusting such a one as I am, with what might benefit the Community, let this Earth of the lords be a Hell for Misery and since;
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Is not this horrid Ingratitude to our Blessed Lord? And do dry Eyes, or a Face lifted up, agree hereto? We may deservedly take up those words, we are ashamed and confounded,
Is not this horrid Ingratitude to our Blessed Lord? And do dry Eyes, or a Face lifted up, agree hereto? We may deservedly take up those words, we Are ashamed and confounded,
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because we bear the reproach of our past times, Ier. 31.19. it's time to blush, when all his special favours do thus reproach us, and our returns have breathed such gross Ingratitude.
Because we bear the reproach of our past times, Jeremiah 31.19. it's time to blush, when all his special favours do thus reproach us, and our returns have breathed such gross Ingratitude.
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of every Talent he may justly say, its my own, Mat. 25.27. The Cattle upon a thousand Hills are mine, Psal. 50.1. The Earth is the Lords, and the fulness thereof, Psal. 24.1.
of every Talon he may justly say, its my own, Mathew 25.27. The Cattle upon a thousand Hills Are mine, Psalm 50.1. The Earth is the lords, and the fullness thereof, Psalm 24.1.
and thou hast set my Oil and my Incense before thy Idols, and my Meat, &c. But especially, bethink your selves how many ways you, even you, unuseful ones, are his.
and thou hast Set my Oil and my Incense before thy Idols, and my Meat, etc. But especially, bethink your selves how many ways you, even you, unuseful ones, Are his.
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he gave you to be what you are, even rational Creatures, which he was no more necessitated to make you than crawling Toads, Iob 33.6. He sustains you in Being and in your Ca•••• for service:
he gave you to be what you Are, even rational Creatures, which he was no more necessitated to make you than crawling Toads, Job 33.6. He sustains you in Being and in your Ca•••• for service:
and do him Service, to the degree whereof they were capable, Prov. 16.4. Col. 1.16. Christ died and rose, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living ; Rom. 14.9.
and do him Service, to the degree whereof they were capable, Curae 16.4. Col. 1.16. christ died and rose, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living; Rom. 14.9.
or, work in his Vineyard, Matth. 21.29, 30. You his purchased Ones have not agreed to serve him with your Bodies and Spirits, which are his, 1 Cor. 6.20. His Money you have refused to give as he directs.
or, work in his Vineyard, Matthew 21.29, 30. You his purchased Ones have not agreed to serve him with your Bodies and Spirits, which Are his, 1 Cor. 6.20. His Money you have refused to give as he directs.
Paul knew Service went with God's Title, That God whose I am, and whom I serve, Act. 27.23. 4. You should be ashamed and grieved for your Unusefulness, because it hath been very injurious to all Persons whom you have neglected to be profitable to.
Paul knew Service went with God's Title, That God whose I am, and whom I serve, Act. 27.23. 4. You should be ashamed and grieved for your Unusefulness, Because it hath been very injurious to all Persons whom you have neglected to be profitable to.
Your Country may exclaim, This Man enjoy'd my Defence, Plenty, and Conveniencies, and was capable, by his Prayers, Votes, Purse and Gifts, to have contributed to my Welfare,
Your Country may exclaim, This Man enjoyed my Defence, Plenty, and Conveniences, and was capable, by his Prayers, Votes, Purse and Gifts, to have contributed to my Welfare,
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but he hath wickedly sought himself, and served himself of me, but I am no way benefited by him in my Reformation, Safety, or Liberty, &c. Your Families have a Right to Godly Education, as well as other Benefits;
but he hath wickedly sought himself, and served himself of me, but I am no Way benefited by him in my Reformation, Safety, or Liberty, etc. Your Families have a Right to Godly Education, as well as other Benefits;
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and denying that Advice and Help whereby you might have made them useful and comfortable. Such just Complaints may well touch their Hearts against whom they are directed;
and denying that advice and Help whereby you might have made them useful and comfortable. Such just Complaints may well touch their Hearts against whom they Are directed;
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and you think it's so much saved for your own benefit, but God will so order matters, that all such riches were kept to your own hurt, Eccl. 5.13. Whenever power is mis-applied, or not exerted for common Benefit, that's the time wherein a Man ruleth over another to his own hurt, Eccl. 8.9. Folly, when detected, is cause of shame:
and you think it's so much saved for your own benefit, but God will so order matters, that all such riches were kept to your own hurt, Ecclesiastes 5.13. Whenever power is misapplied, or not exerted for Common Benefit, that's the time wherein a Man Ruleth over Another to his own hurt, Ecclesiastes 8.9. Folly, when detected, is cause of shame:
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and that to the filling of you with shame and grief. Oh that you would consider your latter end, Deut. 32.29. i. e. that you would consider what this (selfish barren) course will come to, what it will end in.
and that to the filling of you with shame and grief. O that you would Consider your latter end, Deuteronomy 32.29. i. e. that you would Consider what this (selfish barren) course will come to, what it will end in.
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You, perhaps, will say, With what I save by not relieving the Poor, or promoting any good Design, I shall get an Inheritance the more hastily by so much.
You, perhaps, will say, With what I save by not relieving the Poor, or promoting any good Design, I shall get an Inheritance the more hastily by so much.
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Is it so? Take God's Word for an Answer, But the end thereof shall not be Blessed, Prov. 20.21. Write that as a Prophecy upon whatever of your Estates God hath forbidden you to lay up, by his Call to lay it out.
Is it so? Take God's Word for an Answer, But the end thereof shall not be Blessed, Curae 20.21. writ that as a Prophecy upon whatever of your Estates God hath forbidden you to lay up, by his Call to lay it out.
with Balaam they miss of what they so greedily desire, and some way or other God signally defeats them in the danger they thought to prevent, and the benefit they expected;
with balaam they miss of what they so greedily desire, and Some Way or other God signally defeats them in the danger they Thought to prevent, and the benefit they expected;
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Iudas soon parted with the Silver he got by betraying Christ, Matth. 27.34. some have been burnt in their House, by God's Hand, who refused to burn for the Truths sake.
Iudas soon parted with the Silver he god by betraying christ, Matthew 27.34. Some have been burned in their House, by God's Hand, who refused to burn for the Truths sake.
Ananias soon lost the use of what he reserved from publick Service, and his Life to the Bargain, Act. 5. cap. Oh! how many remarkable Instances are upon Record, of the ruined Families of such as acquir'd Estates by unfaithfulness to God,
Ananias soon lost the use of what he reserved from public Service, and his Life to the Bargain, Act. 5. cap. Oh! how many remarkable Instances Are upon Record, of the ruined Families of such as acquired Estates by unfaithfulness to God,
Nay, Examples are very many, that did not keep, for their own time, the Wealth or Reputation which they secured at the price of a common Harm, but became Beggarly and Infamous.
Nay, Examples Are very many, that did not keep, for their own time, the Wealth or Reputation which they secured At the price of a Common Harm, but became Beggarly and Infamous.
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such a Method God took with Israel, when they disregarded God's House, and over-regarded their own, Hag. 1.4, 9, 11. Ye looked for much, and it came to little;
such a Method God took with Israel, when they disregarded God's House, and over-regarded their own, Hag. 1.4, 9, 11. You looked for much, and it Come to little;
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No profit, by deceitfulness towards God, will countervail the loss you will sustain: Bethink you whether you have not lost already more than that amounts to:
No profit, by deceitfulness towards God, will countervail the loss you will sustain: Bethink you whither you have not lost already more than that amounts to:
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Do you enjoy that peace you once had? Have you that free access into his presence as sometimes you found? Doth he afford you that communion with himself,
Do you enjoy that peace you once had? Have you that free access into his presence as sometime you found? Does he afford you that communion with himself,
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or use you to meet with them as formerly? Are not you more left to your selves in Duties and Temptations too? Have you not less Supports when Afflictions befal you? Have not your Graces abated in their Strength and Exercise? Have not you less of God in every Ordinance,
or use you to meet with them as formerly? are not you more left to your selves in Duties and Temptations too? Have you not less Supports when Afflictions befall you? Have not your Graces abated in their Strength and Exercise? Have not you less of God in every Ordinance,
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thou shalt lose that Life which thou didst so over-fondly love, Iohn 12. 25. Thou shalt lose thy own Soul, which the gain of the whole World cannot not recompence, Luke 9. 24. You shall not find the Good promised to the Merciful and Righteous, which is no less than Life, Righteousness, and Honour, Prov. 21. 21. You shall forfeit all the higher Degrees of Glory promised to the eminently Useful;
thou shalt loose that Life which thou didst so over-fondly love, John 12. 25. Thou shalt loose thy own Soul, which the gain of the Whole World cannot not recompense, Lycia 9. 24. You shall not find the Good promised to the Merciful and Righteous, which is no less than Life, Righteousness, and Honour, Curae 21. 21. You shall forfeit all the higher Degrees of Glory promised to the eminently Useful;
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Can you that never attempted, or soon fainted in serving God in your Generation, hope to reap as they who fainted not in well-doing? Gal. 6. 9. Shall you who laid up nothing in store, no Treasure in Heaven, expect to be Rich there as they who did? Luke 12. 33. 1 Tim. 6. 19. It's in vain,
Can you that never attempted, or soon fainted in serving God in your Generation, hope to reap as they who fainted not in welldoing? Gal. 6. 9. Shall you who laid up nothing in store, no Treasure in Heaven, expect to be Rich there as they who did? Lycia 12. 33. 1 Tim. 6. 19. It's in vain,
And what Idiot could have made a weaker Choice, or taken a more foolish Course than you have done? Folly will put you to the Blush, to see how vainly you refused to be rich towards God by publick Service, that you might get a Treasure for your self by your layings up, in a neglect of common Usefulness, Luke 12.18, 19, 21. He was branded as a Fool in bestowing all his Goods in his Barns,
And what Idiot could have made a Weaker Choice, or taken a more foolish Course than you have done? Folly will put you to the Blush, to see how vainly you refused to be rich towards God by public Service, that you might get a Treasure for your self by your layings up, in a neglect of Common Usefulness, Lycia 12.18, 19, 21. He was branded as a Fool in bestowing all his Goods in his Barns,
Have not you already met with some remembrances, that God dislikes your selfish Ways and narrow Spirits? Hath not he emptied your Mercies, embittered your Comforts, filled your Souls with Terrors,
Have not you already met with Some remembrances, that God dislikes your selfish Ways and narrow Spirits? Hath not he emptied your mercies, embittered your Comforts, filled your Souls with Terrors,
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he will cut thee down as a barren Fig-Tree for thy great Leaves without Fruit, for thy cumbring the ground where thou mightest be useful, Luk. 13.5, 6. how full of terrors will Death present it self,
he will Cut thee down as a barren Fig-tree for thy great Leaves without Fruit, for thy cumbering the ground where thou Mightest be useful, Luk. 13.5, 6. how full of terrors will Death present it self,
how unprovided and ill prepared? The Face of thy Judge will be terrible, when he shall demand an Account of thy Stewardship, Luke 16.2. and reckon with thee about his Talents, and thy occupation of them, Mat. 25.19.
how unprovided and ill prepared? The Face of thy Judge will be terrible, when he shall demand an Account of thy Stewardship, Lycia 16.2. and reckon with thee about his Talents, and thy occupation of them, Mathew 25.19.
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You may as well expect they shall be imputed without Faith, as to a dead Faith, a Faith that did not invigorate to holy fruitfulness and fidelity in my Service, was a dead Faith,
You may as well expect they shall be imputed without Faith, as to a dead Faith, a Faith that did not invigorate to holy fruitfulness and Fidis in my Service, was a dead Faith,
and so no Faith in Gospel estimate, and therefore cannot save, Iam. 2. v. 14, 20. To plead your Idleness, Fear or Covetousness, will be to proclaim the provoking causes of your approaching Ruine.
and so no Faith in Gospel estimate, and Therefore cannot save, Iam. 2. v. 14, 20. To plead your Idleness, fear or Covetousness, will be to proclaim the provoking Causes of your approaching Ruin.
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Thou wert ashamed of me before Men, now I am ashamed of thee before my Father, Mark 8.38. Thou didst deny me in the other World, now I deny thee in this World, Mat. 10.33. When I was an hungry thou didst not feed me, when I was in Prison thou didst not visit me;
Thou Wertenberg ashamed of me before Men, now I am ashamed of thee before my Father, Mark 8.38. Thou didst deny me in the other World, now I deny thee in this World, Mathew 10.33. When I was an hungry thou didst not feed me, when I was in Prison thou didst not visit me;
Depart therefore from me thou cursed into everlasting fire, prepared for the Devil and his Angels, chap 25, 41. Thou didst hide my Talent, (yea Talents) therefore cast this unprofitable Servant into outer darkness;
Depart Therefore from me thou cursed into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his Angels, chap 25, 41. Thou didst hide my Talon, (yea Talents) Therefore cast this unprofitable Servant into outer darkness;
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there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Mat. 25.30. What mind can conceive the misery included in a condition made up of all the Woes these several expressions import? Were they believed throughly, what we may now conceive of them would overwhelm a Man that but seems in danger of enduring this misery;
there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Mathew 25.30. What mind can conceive the misery included in a condition made up of all the Woes these several expressions import? Were they believed thoroughly, what we may now conceive of them would overwhelm a Man that but seems in danger of enduring this misery;
and being that these several places describe the Sentence pronounced against the unprofitable, who have neglected a common good (as well as their own Souls) and betrayed the Publick Interests of Christ in their day, it follows that whatever in each place aggravates their misery, must be put together to give us a just account thereof.
and being that these several places describe the Sentence pronounced against the unprofitable, who have neglected a Common good (as well as their own Souls) and betrayed the Public Interests of christ in their day, it follows that whatever in each place aggravates their misery, must be put together to give us a just account thereof.
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and thus speaks to from his Tribunal, Thou selfish, false and useless Wretch, so vile, that without reproach to my Perfections, to my Holy Word and Glory, I can shew no favour to thee (which is Christ's being ashamed of him) I do here reject all thy pretensions to my Image, Merits, Covenant and Service;
and thus speaks to from his Tribunal, Thou selfish, false and useless Wretch, so vile, that without reproach to my Perfections, to my Holy Word and Glory, I can show no favour to thee (which is Christ's being ashamed of him) I do Here reject all thy pretensions to my Image, Merits, Covenant and Service;
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and do declare thou art no living Member, Follower, Servant or Witness of mine, nor is my Honour, Truth or Fulness concerned at all in thy being happy (which is Christ's denying him. ) Thou art now fallen into my hands,
and do declare thou art no living Member, Follower, Servant or Witness of mine, nor is my Honour, Truth or Fullness concerned At all in thy being happy (which is Christ's denying him.) Thou art now fallen into my hands,
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and be thou now sealed and separated to the height of Misery ( that is, Depart from me you cursed ) a Misery in its nature and degree so great, as what's fitted to torment those capital Enemies of mine, the Devil and his Angels, who shall be thy Companions because they were thy Rulers;
and be thou now sealed and separated to the height of Misery (that is, Depart from me you cursed) a Misery in its nature and degree so great, as what's fitted to torment those capital Enemies of mine, the devil and his Angels, who shall be thy Sodales Because they were thy Rulers;
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so full of horrour as Darkness is, yea a Darkness as remote and free from Light as can be, (that is outer Darkness ) and all so resented, felt and afflictive, as to cause the extremest sorrow, anguish and fretting against God, thy Companions,
so full of horror as Darkness is, yea a Darkness as remote and free from Light as can be, (that is outer Darkness) and all so resented, felt and afflictive, as to cause the Extremest sorrow, anguish and fretting against God, thy Sodales,
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which is confirmed by another place that declareth the continuance of the Misery of unuseful Men, under the Emblem of Chaff, as opposed to useful Wheat; the Chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire, Luke 3. 17. which is the same with those words, their Worm dieth not, and their Fire is not quenched, Mark 9. v. 46. There's no hopes of an alteration of their Estate,
which is confirmed by Another place that Declareth the Continuance of the Misery of unuseful Men, under the Emblem of Chaff, as opposed to useful Wheat; the Chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire, Lycia 3. 17. which is the same with those words, their Worm Dieth not, and their Fire is not quenched, Mark 9. v. 46. There's no hope's of an alteration of their Estate,
for this will not relieve them, Heb. 9. 26. Yea, if there be not an Administration for reducing Sinners after, and fitter than the Kingdom of Christ ;
for this will not relieve them, Hebrew 9. 26. Yea, if there be not an Administration for reducing Sinners After, and fitter than the Kingdom of christ;
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for this will be delivered up upon that time that this Sentence passeth the first time on Sinners found then alive, solemnly upon the departed and living,
for this will be Delivered up upon that time that this Sentence passes the First time on Sinners found then alive, solemnly upon the departed and living,
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and executed upon Devils, who till then are Prisoners, 1 Cor. 15. 23, 24, 26, 28. 2 Pet. 2. 4. compared with Matth. 8. 29. Ought not you to tremble at this prospect of Eternal Misery? Yet if you are these unfaithful and unprofitable Sinners during Life, you will be thus found guilty and sentenced when you Die.
and executed upon Devils, who till then Are Prisoners, 1 Cor. 15. 23, 24, 26, 28. 2 Pet. 2. 4. compared with Matthew 8. 29. Ought not you to tremble At this prospect of Eternal Misery? Yet if you Are these unfaithful and unprofitable Sinners during Life, you will be thus found guilty and sentenced when you Die.
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add this to the great things thou losest by it, and also that what now thou seemest to get or save through unusefulness, cannot at present be kept with a Blessing;
add this to the great things thou losest by it, and also that what now thou seemest to get or save through unusefulness, cannot At present be kept with a Blessing;
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whether thy folly is not gross enough to make thee ashamed, and thy Misery great enough to fill thee with terrour, that unusefulness in thy Age hath been allowed by thee? Yea, I dare give you leave to put all the loss, charge, labour and danger of Publick Service, with all the ease, safety and benefit of unserviceableness;
whither thy folly is not gross enough to make thee ashamed, and thy Misery great enough to fill thee with terror, that unusefulness in thy Age hath been allowed by thee? Yea, I Dare give you leave to put all the loss, charge, labour and danger of Public Service, with all the ease, safety and benefit of unserviceableness;
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nay, were there but a probability, nay, but a possibility that these fruits of unprofitableness were true, it were sufficient to make thee ashamed and grieved for it. Obj.
nay, were there but a probability, nay, but a possibility that these fruits of unprofitableness were true, it were sufficient to make thee ashamed and grieved for it. Object
Tho' I must agree that it's folly to become liable to these Mischiefs, yet are all who are unuseful subject to endure them? for if so, who shall escape? Supposing a capacity to service; I shall briefly answer. Ans.
Though I must agree that it's folly to become liable to these Mischiefs, yet Are all who Are unuseful Subject to endure them? for if so, who shall escape? Supposing a capacity to service; I shall briefly answer. Ans.
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There is, 1. A degree of unusefulness, which through weakness and temptation may oft befal a godly Man, which indeed shall not bring Eternal Misery upon him;
There is, 1. A degree of unusefulness, which through weakness and temptation may oft befall a godly Man, which indeed shall not bring Eternal Misery upon him;
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2. How shall I know the kind and degree of that unusefulness that will certainly bring Eternal Misery, from that which a godly Man may be guilty of thro' weakness and temptation? Ans.
2. How shall I know the kind and degree of that unusefulness that will Certainly bring Eternal Misery, from that which a godly Man may be guilty of through weakness and temptation? Ans.
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1. The Unusefulness of any good Man is such as doth consist with an unfeigned dedication and habitual devotedness of himself and all he hath to God in Christ, and this is persevered in.
1. The Unusefulness of any good Man is such as does consist with an unfeigned dedication and habitual devotedness of himself and all he hath to God in christ, and this is persevered in.
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But that unusefulness which is not consistent with unfeigned dedication, and habitual devotedness to God in Christ, is an infallible Mark of Eternal Misery if persisted in.
But that unusefulness which is not consistent with unfeigned dedication, and habitual devotedness to God in christ, is an infallible Mark of Eternal Misery if persisted in.
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3. What good he doth who shall escape Hell, he usually doth it in uprightness, from love and obedience to God, with a believing respect to God in Christ;
3. What good he does who shall escape Hell, he usually does it in uprightness, from love and Obedience to God, with a believing respect to God in christ;
4. The good Man repents of, and bewails his unusefulness, when convinced of it, and heartily desires to know wherein he is culpably unuseful, that he may reform,
4. The good Man repents of, and bewails his unusefulness, when convinced of it, and heartily Desires to know wherein he is culpably unuseful, that he may reform,
as well as by Faith in Christ sue out his Pardon upon repenting of it. But the ungodly is hardened in his unusefulness, unwilling to know it, set against reforming,
as well as by Faith in christ sue out his Pardon upon repenting of it. But the ungodly is hardened in his unusefulness, unwilling to know it, Set against reforming,
Deceive not thy self with vain words, what thou sowest, that thou shalt reap, Mat. 6. v. 19. And be it known to thee, that no Faith in Christ will be available to thy pardon, which is not effectual to turn thee from that unusefulness,
Deceive not thy self with vain words, what thou sowest, that thou shalt reap, Mathew 6. v. 19. And be it known to thee, that no Faith in christ will be available to thy pardon, which is not effectual to turn thee from that unusefulness,
but if you grant it must work in Love towards our Neighbour, I ask, must it not work towards all that are designed by the word Neighbour, whom we are to love? if so, it includes all Men whatever within the reach of my ability to do good to;
but if you grant it must work in Love towards our Neighbour, I ask, must it not work towards all that Are designed by the word Neighbour, whom we Are to love? if so, it includes all Men whatever within the reach of my ability to do good to;
and if it be by Love to All them that it will work, it must express it self in those works that instance the sincerity of our Love to them for their benefit;
and if it be by Love to All them that it will work, it must express it self in those works that instance the sincerity of our Love to them for their benefit;
Can the Tempter still delude you to think, that you will have a pardon of your Unusefulness by such a Faith as doth not make you resolve to be Useful? Yea,
Can the Tempter still delude you to think, that you will have a pardon of your Unusefulness by such a Faith as does not make you resolve to be Useful? Yea,
What avail all Arguments, if they incline not our backward Hearts to Usefulness? They will no more than discover our Obstinateness, and aggravate our Condemnation;
What avail all Arguments, if they incline not our backward Hearts to Usefulness? They will no more than discover our Obstinateness, and aggravate our Condemnation;
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move not slowly, but run the ways of God's Commandments, as one whose Heart is enlarged by him, Psal. 119. Beat not the Air, as if uncertain of the nature or tendency of thy Work, it's for God, it will end in Glory, 1 Cor. 9 26. Let us each, in our places, say with Nehemiah, cap. 2.20. The Lord will prosper us, therefore we, his Servants, will arise and build.
move not slowly, but run the ways of God's commandments, as one whose Heart is enlarged by him, Psalm 119. Beatrice not the Air, as if uncertain of the nature or tendency of thy Work, it's for God, it will end in Glory, 1 Cor. 9 26. Let us each, in our places, say with Nehemiah, cap. 2.20. The Lord will prosper us, Therefore we, his Servants, will arise and built.
if you are perswaded it's your Duty, what peace or hope can you possess whiles you live in the neglect of it? If you think it is not your Duty, what sence can you put upon so many plain Scriptures that command it? That promise such Rewards to,
if you Are persuaded it's your Duty, what peace or hope can you possess while you live in the neglect of it? If you think it is not your Duty, what sense can you put upon so many plain Scriptures that command it? That promise such Rewards to,
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and praise the Practice and Practisers of it, and brand the Name of such as Accursed who refused to do so? If these things suffice not to prove a Duty, nothing can;
and praise the Practice and Practisers of it, and brand the Name of such as Accursed who refused to do so? If these things suffice not to prove a Duty, nothing can;
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But whether convinced that this is your Duty, or unconvinced, pray consider, as you are M•n, you are not Born for your selves, but for your Country too:
But whither convinced that this is your Duty, or unconvinced, pray Consider, as you Are M•n, you Are not Born for your selves, but for your Country too:
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Perhaps you have not thought what you expect from others, tho' they must be unobliged to you, upon the same Reasons as you can give for your being free from the Duty of Usefulness to them;
Perhaps you have not Thought what you expect from Others, though they must be unobliged to you, upon the same Reasons as you can give for your being free from the Duty of Usefulness to them;
or any of these, to be as unconcerned, selfish, oppressive, cruel, or useless, as you resolve to be to them, in what-ever Capacity or Relation you stand.
or any of these, to be as unconcerned, selfish, oppressive, cruel, or useless, as you resolve to be to them, in whatever Capacity or Relation you stand.
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if every Man were as selfish and unconcerned for a common Good as you resolve to be? All Safety, Harmony, Liberties, Order and Comfort, would be expelled,
if every Man were as selfish and unconcerned for a Common Good as you resolve to be? All Safety, Harmony, Liberties, Order and Comfort, would be expelled,
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and Gospel of Christ, why should any other in your circumstances more expose themselves? You must consent that all these may as justly excuse themselves from benefiting others as you can;
and Gospel of christ, why should any other in your Circumstances more expose themselves? You must consent that all these may as justly excuse themselves from benefiting Others as you can;
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Go and humble thy self before God, and earnestly pray to him, in Christ's Name, to change thy Heart, subdue thy Lusts, and give thee another Spirit:
Go and humble thy self before God, and earnestly pray to him, in Christ's Name, to change thy Heart, subdue thy Lustiest, and give thee Another Spirit:
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2. To such as are unfeignedly willing to serve their Generation, account it a greater Mercy than the greatest Estates or Abilities with a narrow Soul, which thereby would be a Snare.
2. To such as Are unfeignedly willing to serve their Generation, account it a greater Mercy than the greatest Estates or Abilities with a narrow Soul, which thereby would be a Snare.
for, in the first, God's Wisdom and Goodness in the Government of this World appears. In the last, he hath honoured and benefited you, in anointing you his Instruments.
for, in the First, God's Wisdom and goodness in the Government of this World appears. In the last, he hath honoured and benefited you, in anointing you his Instruments.
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Which the Apostle useth as a Motive to Mens labouring, that they might support the weak, relieve the needy, &c. We imitate God as far as we are beneficent,
Which the Apostle uses as a Motive to Men's labouring, that they might support the weak, relieve the needy, etc. We imitate God as Far as we Are beneficent,
and yet, for our Encouragement in doing Good, he is pleased to account himself a Borrower, Prov. 19. v. 17. He that hath pity on the Poor, lendeth to the Lord.
and yet, for our Encouragement in doing Good, he is pleased to account himself a Borrower, Curae 19. v. 17. He that hath pity on the Poor, dares to the Lord.
But this Head being too general to admit so distinct an Application, as the several Sorts and Conditions of such be who are truly willing to serve their Generation requires;
But this Head being too general to admit so distinct an Application, as the several Sorts and Conditions of such be who Are truly willing to serve their Generation requires;
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Go not out of your own Calling, for God will neither accept nor bless Encroachments on other Mens Work nor your usurpation of Power of your own Heads;
Go not out of your own Calling, for God will neither accept nor bless Encroachments on other Men's Work nor your usurpation of Power of your own Heads;
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2. To such as are capable of eminent Service to their Generation, and willing to it, keep a humble sence of your unworthiness, that God should make you able and willing to do him greater service than others,
2. To such as Are capable of eminent Service to their Generation, and willing to it, keep a humble sense of your unworthiness, that God should make you able and willing to do him greater service than Others,
I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness, &c. Do not judge it enough that you perform as great Services as others,
I know also, my God, that thou Triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness, etc. Do not judge it enough that you perform as great Services as Others,
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Judge of Unusefulness and incumbent Service by what your Consciences suggest in great dangers (as on a SickBed) and in the liveliest frame by fullest communion with God (as after the Lord's Supper, &c. ) for these are Seasons to make the truest Judgment in what concerneth eminent Usefulness.
Judge of Unusefulness and incumbent Service by what your Consciences suggest in great dangers (as on a SickBed) and in the Liveliest frame by Fullest communion with God (as After the Lord's Supper, etc.) for these Are Seasons to make the Truest Judgement in what concerns eminent Usefulness.
should many good Men blame you never so much for your performance, adhere to, and still pursue it whiles you have good ground to believe it's the fittest means to prevent a publick Mischief, or produce a general Benefit.
should many good Men blame you never so much for your performance, adhere to, and still pursue it while you have good ground to believe it's the Fittest means to prevent a public Mischief, or produce a general Benefit.
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Satan hath access to the Imagination of good Men, and oft employs such to obstruct great Designs, Mat. 16. 23. And Men entirely devoted to God in the Service of their Generation,
Satan hath access to the Imagination of good Men, and oft employs such to obstruct great Designs, Mathew 16. 23. And Men entirely devoted to God in the Service of their Generation,
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after some ti•e of faithful acquitting themselves th•rein, they stand more in God's secret, and by experience are fitter to judge of publick good and hurt than other good Men be.
After Some ti•e of faithful acquitting themselves th•rein, they stand more in God's secret, and by experience Are fitter to judge of public good and hurt than other good Men be.
for you know not what great good a seemingly small endeavour may do (as Advice to a Child) this is your present work, the most of your time is not filled with opportunities of very great Services, these lesser Attemps being very frequent,
for you know not what great good a seemingly small endeavour may do (as advice to a Child) this is your present work, the most of your time is not filled with opportunities of very great Services, these lesser Attempts being very frequent,
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Look to Christ for strength and fervour, for fresh Anointings, and continual Conduct that you may omit nothing which God assigneth you to do in your Generation;
Look to christ for strength and fervour, for fresh Anointings, and continual Conduct that you may omit nothing which God assigneth you to do in your Generation;
He that shall come, will come, and will not tarry, and all the promises of perseverance were made to Souls in Eminent Service by doing and suffering, which you may safely apply to your selves, expecting those greater Consolations and Supplies which God will not disappoint you in.
He that shall come, will come, and will not tarry, and all the promises of perseverance were made to Souls in Eminent Service by doing and suffering, which you may safely apply to your selves, expecting those greater Consolations and Supplies which God will not disappoint you in.
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Pray earnestly for exciting Grace, and be much in such Soliloquies as these, Am not I a Redeemed Sinner? and shall I neglect the interests of my Redeemer? Shall I disregard the end of my Being, break my Vows, be false to my trust? Is it not in well-doing that I grow weary? Are my Talents less accountable for,
prey earnestly for exciting Grace, and be much in such Soliloquies as these, Am not I a Redeemed Sinner? and shall I neglect the interests of my Redeemer? Shall I disregard the end of my Being, break my Vows, be false to my trust? Is it not in welldoing that I grow weary? are my Talents less accountable for,
than they were, or have I now more reason to think that my Abilities were not given for Publick use? Where shall I stop if I recover not? What shall I be doing the residue of my time,
than they were, or have I now more reason to think that my Abilities were not given for Public use? Where shall I stop if I recover not? What shall I be doing the residue of my time,
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or condemn the eminently useful, whom now I seem resolved to censure? Must not I shortly on a Death-bed reflect on what a barren life I am going to live,
or condemn the eminently useful, whom now I seem resolved to censure? Must not I shortly on a Deathbed reflect on what a barren life I am going to live,
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and the blessed Courses I put a stop too? Have I done more already than Christ deserves at my hands, who died for me? or would I be content he should now more remissly intercede in my behalf? Plead such things closely and frequently with your Hearts,
and the blessed Courses I put a stop too? Have I done more already than christ deserves At my hands, who died for me? or would I be content he should now more remissly intercede in my behalf? Plead such things closely and frequently with your Hearts,
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Our esteem of things should be according to their value, and our concern is irregular if dissonant from our just Esteem. Moses words, Exod. 32.32. If not, blot me out of thy Book and St. Paul, Rom 9.3.
Our esteem of things should be according to their valve, and our concern is irregular if dissonant from our just Esteem. Moses words, Exod 32.32. If not, blot me out of thy Book and Saint Paul, Rom 9.3.
but the regular indications of a Publick Spirit adjusting things as compared together: A Common good is above a Particular, and the more common, still the more Estimable.
but the regular indications of a Public Spirit adjusting things as compared together: A Common good is above a Particular, and the more Common, still the more Estimable.
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Your Prayers must reach the World, your Mental Communion the Catholick Church, Occasional Communion to others then that wherein you are stated Members (tho' in many things they differ from you).
Your Prayers must reach the World, your Mental Communion the Catholic Church, Occasional Communion to Others then that wherein you Are stated Members (though in many things they differ from you).
In short, confine not your Care, Estate, or Advice, below, or otherwise than that Mind will dictate, which accounts the Body more valuable than a Member,
In short, confine not your Care, Estate, or advice, below, or otherwise than that Mind will dictate, which accounts the Body more valuable than a Member,
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As Ephesus decayed in her first love, she abated her first works, Rev. 2.4, 5. which were Labours and Sufferings for publick use, v. 3. Unbelief, enmity to God and Man,
As Ephesus decayed in her First love, she abated her First works, Rev. 2.4, 5. which were Labours and Sufferings for public use, v. 3. Unbelief, enmity to God and Man,
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Therefore in a sence of your own frailty, and the certainty of dying within a short while, resolve with our blessed Saviour, Ioh. 9.4. I must work the works of him that sent me while it is day, the night cometh when no Man can work.
Therefore in a sense of your own frailty, and the certainty of dying within a short while, resolve with our blessed Saviour, John 9.4. I must work the works of him that sent me while it is day, the night comes when no Man can work.
not, indeed, if it were such a sleep as rendred the separated Soul unactive, for continued Service here would be more pleasing and profitable to them than such a sleep as that;
not, indeed, if it were such a sleep as rendered the separated Soul unactive, for continued Service Here would be more pleasing and profitable to them than such a sleep as that;
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but to the faithful eminently useful Saint, it's a privilege he shall die, (being all such are not to be translated) he would not live always, Job 7.16. for by Death he goes into better company;
but to the faithful eminently useful Saint, it's a privilege he shall die, (being all such Are not to be translated) he would not live always, Job 7.16. for by Death he Goes into better company;
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To me to live is Christ, and to die is Gain, Phil. 1.21, 22. Instead of the Application of this Doctrine, I shall turn my Discourse to the Occasion of our present Meeting, the Death of your Pastor Dr. Samuel Annesley, in whom we have the whole Text exemplified;
To me to live is christ, and to die is Gain, Philip 1.21, 22. Instead of the Application of this Doctrine, I shall turn my Discourse to the Occasion of our present Meeting, the Death of your Pastor Dr. Samuel Annesley, in whom we have the Whole Text exemplified;
His Infancy was as strangely impressed with the thoughts of being a Minister, (to which his Parents dedicated him from the Womb) which so transported him from 5 or 6 years old,
His Infancy was as strangely impressed with the thoughts of being a Minister, (to which his Parents dedicated him from the Womb) which so transported him from 5 or 6 Years old,
And this vigour he so retained to his very Death, as if God would give an instance, That the servour of some Mens Souls in his Work, were either independent on the Body,
And this vigour he so retained to his very Death, as if God would give an instance, That the servour of Some Men's Souls in his Work, were either independent on the Body,
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yet so long Conscience obliged him to desist, he well knowing that the strongest desires of Ministerial Work, in the unqualified and uncalled, will not justifie their usurpation of the Office,
yet so long Conscience obliged him to desist, he well knowing that the Strongest Desires of Ministerial Work, in the unqualified and uncalled, will not justify their usurpation of the Office,
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He began to cast his Net as Chaplain to the Earl of Warwick, (then Admiral ) and thence removed to Cliff in Kent, where he met with a Storm more tempestuous than at Sea;
He began to cast his Net as Chaplain to the Earl of Warwick, (then Admiral) and thence removed to Cliff in Kenned, where he met with a Storm more tempestuous than At Sea;
and Merriments on the Lord's-Day, they were so prejudic'd against this his Successor, as to rise against him with Spits, Forks and Stones, threatning his Death at his first coming;
and Merriments on the Lord's day, they were so prejudiced against this his Successor, as to rise against him with Spits, Forks and Stones, threatening his Death At his First coming;
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But here God gave him room for his intense Zeal, fit Objects to direct and engage his Ministry to Conversion Work and an early Specimen of his own resolvedness in God's Work,
But Here God gave him room for his intense Zeal, fit Objects to Direct and engage his Ministry to Conversion Work and an early Specimen of his own resolvedness in God's Work,
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yet not hardned by resisting Gospel Light) he told them, Let them use him how they would, he was resolved to continue with them, till God had fitted them by his Ministry to entertain a better, who should succeed him;
yet not hardened by resisting Gospel Light) he told them, Let them use him how they would, he was resolved to continue with them, till God had fitted them by his Ministry to entertain a better, who should succeed him;
Here his Labours were unwearied, and such efficacy accompanied the Word preached, and his winning behaviour, that in a few years the people were greatly Reformed, their Enmity changed into a passionate kindness, which appear'd,
Here his Labours were unwearied, and such efficacy accompanied the Word preached, and his winning behaviour, that in a few Years the people were greatly Reformed, their Enmity changed into a passionate kindness, which appeared,
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as in many other instances, so in their loud cries and many tears, when he let them know he judged himself obliged to remove, according to his former Declaration. (not to decide whether such a promise was Obligatory or no) his tender concern lest any seeming lightness of his might prove a scandal to his young Converts,
as in many other instances, so in their loud cries and many tears, when he let them know he judged himself obliged to remove, according to his former Declaration. (not to decide whither such a promise was Obligatory or not) his tender concern lest any seeming lightness of his might prove a scandal to his young Converts,
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Having procured a Successor fit to build on the Foundation, so prosperously laid by him, he resigns himself to Divine disposal, to be employed where-ever his Call should point with the clearest Evidence.
Having procured a Successor fit to built on the Foundation, so prosperously laid by him, he resigns himself to Divine disposal, to be employed wherever his Call should point with the Clearest Evidence.
In this Place he continued a most labourious faithful Preacher (tho' removed from his Lecture in the Year 60.) till that twice unhappy Barthomew-Day, 1662. the first by the Parisian Massacre, this last by the silencing of about 2000 faithful Ministers in this Kingdom, where their Labours were far more necessary than the Ends pretended for their Ejection were valuable.
In this Place he continued a most laborious faithful Preacher (though removed from his Lecture in the Year 60.) till that twice unhappy Barthomew-Day, 1662. the First by the Parisian Massacre, this last by the silencing of about 2000 faithful Ministers in this Kingdom, where their Labours were Far more necessary than the Ends pretended for their Ejection were valuable.
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His abode hath been ever since in this City, where he finished his course, December 31. Anno 1696. Having briefly represented the Sphere wherein he moved with respect to his Office and Places of abode, &c. it remaineth that I give some hints of the nature and manner of his motion therein.
His Abided hath been ever since in this city, where he finished his course, December 31. Anno 1696. Having briefly represented the Sphere wherein he moved with respect to his Office and Places of Abided, etc. it remains that I give Some hints of the nature and manner of his motion therein.
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Did his many Labours abate their substance and tendency to common Good? No, he so redeemed Time, that his Sermons were not raw, but well studied and substantial;
Did his many Labours abate their substance and tendency to Common Good? No, he so redeemed Time, that his Sermons were not raw, but well studied and substantial;
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Of all Gifts, Salary, and Incomes, he always laid aside the Tenths for Charity, even before any were spent by him, which is the greater instance of his bountiful Mind, considering his numerous Family, many Losses, and great Straights: Thus his Light directed;
Of all Gifts, Salary, and Incomes, he always laid aside the Tenths for Charity, even before any were spent by him, which is the greater instance of his bountiful Mind, considering his numerous Family, many Losses, and great Straights: Thus his Light directed;
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These assiduous Labours, and extensive Beneficence, were accompanied with several Excellencies which sustained them, and tended to make him a successful Blessing,
These assiduous Labours, and extensive Beneficence, were accompanied with several Excellencies which sustained them, and tended to make him a successful Blessing,
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When he lay Sick, this was oft repeated Oh! that I may not dishonour God in my last moments, whom, in my poor manner, I made it the business of my Life to honour.
When he lay Sick, this was oft repeated Oh! that I may not dishonour God in my last moments, whom, in my poor manner, I made it the business of my Life to honour.
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Being one Night under exceeding torture, he called his Daughter, then present, and charged her not to entertain one hard thought of God, by any thing he felt,
Being one Night under exceeding torture, he called his Daughter, then present, and charged her not to entertain one hard Thought of God, by any thing he felt,
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God and Heaven were so habituated to him, that in some disorder in his Head, by his Distemper fixing there, he still kept the same Savour, breathed the same Spirit,
God and Heaven were so habituated to him, that in Some disorder in his Head, by his Distemper fixing there, he still kept the same Savour, breathed the same Spirit,
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Having hinted some things that respect the Excellency of this Person, some may whisper, but what Tokens of God's Favour had this useful Man more than others, he had many Troubles and Exercises? God testified his Favour to him in Instances which he most esteemed, and pursued above all things;
Having hinted Some things that respect the Excellency of this Person, Some may whisper, but what Tokens of God's Favour had this useful Man more than Others, he had many Troubles and Exercises? God testified his Favour to him in Instances which he most esteemed, and pursued above all things;
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How many whom he contributed to the Education of are useful Ministers? In how many Places doth Religion flourish by his means? God gave him a great Interest in the Hearts of most Ministers and serious People.
How many whom he contributed to the Education of Are useful Ministers? In how many Places does Religion flourish by his means? God gave him a great Interest in the Hearts of most Ministers and serious People.
Many might be instanced, but it's fit we cover such in acknowledgment of present Quiet. He had uninterrupted peace and assurance of God's Covenant-Love for above 30 years last past.
Many might be instanced, but it's fit we cover such in acknowledgment of present Quiet. He had uninterrupted peace and assurance of God's Covenant-love for above 30 Years last passed.
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It's true, he walked in Darkness for several years before that, which is common to those who are converted in Childhood, their change not being remarkable,
It's true, he walked in Darkness for several Years before that, which is Common to those who Are converted in Childhood, their change not being remarkable,
But God had a further design, viz. The fitting and enclining him to relieve wounded Consciences by his Ministry and Discourse, wherein he was so Eminent, that most troubled Souls resorted to him:
But God had a further Design, viz. The fitting and inclining him to relieve wounded Consciences by his Ministry and Discourse, wherein he was so Eminent, that most troubled Souls resorted to him:
Another time his joy was so great, that in an extasie he cried out, I cannot contain it, what manner of Love is this to a poor Worm? I can't express the thousandth part of what praise is due to thee;
another time his joy was so great, that in an ecstasy he cried out, I cannot contain it, what manner of Love is this to a poor Worm? I can't express the thousandth part of what praise is due to thee;
Now do not you think Christ is worth the faithfullest Service which ends in this manner? To you of this Congregation, (for whose Salvation he was so concerned) shall I say, bewail the loss of him,
Now do not you think christ is worth the Faithfullest Service which ends in this manner? To you of this Congregation, (for whose Salvation he was so concerned) shall I say, bewail the loss of him,
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